Mermelstein Get A Wheel Against Number Two
Level 18
2-7 Triple Draw
Action was picked up on the first draw in between a player in the small blind Aaron Mermelstein in the big blind and Nicholas Marsico on the button. Three bets went in prior to draw and each player drew one.
Mermelstein bet on the first round which saw Marsico raise, the small blind fold and Mermelstein raised which Marsico called.
The following two streets saw both players stand pat and Marsico only called both streets.
Mermelstein turned over 7♣5♣4♦3♥2♠ for a wheel and Marsico shook his head as he showed 7♠6♦4♥3♣2♦ for a number two, which was rendered second best against Mermelstein who raked in a sizable pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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654,000
544,000
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544,000 |
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251,000
-45,000
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-45,000 |