Big Blind Special for Bryne
While whatever Melissa Bryne enjoyed for dinner while on break will likely remain unknown, one thing's for sure: She returned to a sweet, sweet hand for dessert.
Preflop action kicked off when the hijack opened to 1,700. The button and small blind called, as did Bryne from the big blind.
The players checked to the preflop aggressor on a flop of 
, and he continued for 3,500. The button folded, and the small blind raised to 8,300. Bryne then three-bet to 20,000, leaving 15,700 behind.
The small blind went into the tank for a couple of minutes, alternating between checking his cards and grimacing. He eventually decided on a jam, covering Bryne, which she immediately called before turning over the nuts.
Melissa Bryne: 
Opponent: 
Bryne's opponent's red kings didn't improve on the 
runout, securing Bryne the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
82,300
32,300
|
32,300 |