Tran Doubles Through Mermelstein
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Aaron Mermelstein opened to 1,000,000 from early position and received a single call from Kenny Tran out of the big blind.
Action checked through the 
flop to the 
turn where Tran checked for a second time. Mermelstein led out for 500,000 and Tran responded with a raise to 2,500,000. That raise did not appear to phase Mermelstein, who flatted.
Tran moved all in for his last 3,630,000 on the 
river, sending Mermelstein into the tank. Eventually, he decided on a call but was unable to beat Tran's 
, handing the bracelet winner a full double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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39,600,000
-7,100,000
|
-7,100,000 |
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|
13,800,000
6,200,000
|
6,200,000 |
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