Melanson Busts Two to Take Chip Lead
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Level 23
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
After opening the pot from the button, Dustin Melanson faced all-in raises from both players in the blinds. After a moment, Melanson made the call, putting both players at risk.
Melanson: 
Small Blind: 
Big Blind: 
The flop was 
giving the player in the small blind a pair of jacks and the best hand, the turn, however, was the 
, giving Melanson the best hand, needing to fade only a heart on the river. The 
completed the board and Melanson scooped the pot and sent both of his opponents to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,600,000
3,075,000
|
3,075,000 |