Aaron Mermelstein Eliminated in 3rd Place ($75,545)
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Nick Pupillo opened on the button with Aaron Mermelstein calling off for less out of the small blind. Ryan Moriarty also called in the big blind to generate three-way action heading to the first draw.
All three players took one card on the first draw after which Moriarty check-called a bet from Pupillo.
The second draw saw Mermelstein and Moriarty each take one more while Pupillo opted to stand pat. Moriarty then checked for a second time before calling another bet from Pupillo.
The same drawing pattern was repeated on the final draw. Action then went check-check with Pupillo tabling J?3?2?A?, a hand that Moriarty could not beat. Mermelstein, meanwhile, held 10?7?3?2?, bringing his tournament to an end in 3rd place and setting the stage for a heads-up match between Moriarty and Pupillo.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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9,125,000
1,850,000
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1,850,000 |
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3,230,000
-670,000
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-670,000 |
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Busted |