Meli Pulls Ahead
Level 35
: Blinds 125,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Patrice Brandt raised to 600,000 from the button and Vincent Meli reraised to 2,500,000, which Brandt called.
The flop came 9♣10♠2♠. Meli continued for 1,000,000 and Brandt called. The turn was the 10♦. Meli checked and Brandt bet 1,500,000, which Meli called.
The river came the A♠ and both players checked to showdown. Brandt showed 5♥5♠ for two pair with pocket fives and the tens on board. Meli showed J♥J♠ for two pair with pocket jacks and the tens on board to win the pot.
The following hand, Brandt lost a further 3,000,000 when Meli called his bluff on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
33,810,000
8,000,000
|
8,000,000 |
|
3,000,000
-8,000,000
|
-8,000,000 |