Event 5: Jordan Meltzer Doubles Through Mike Beasley

$150 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 32: 75,000/150,000 with a 25,000 Ante
Players Remaining: 8 of 1,804
Average Stack: 2,255,000 (15 bb)

Mike Beasley opened to 300,000 in early position, and Jordan Meltzer defended his big blind. The flop came 6s5s5d, and Meltzer moved all in for 515,000. Beasley quickly called, putting his opponent at risk.

Melzter: Js9s
Beasley: AcTc

Beasley was ahead for the moment, but the turn Jd and river 9h saved Meltzer’s tournament life. He made jacks up, doubling up and putting Beasley on the short stack.

Jordan Meltzer – 1,905,000 (13 bb)
Mike Beasley – 555,000 (4 bb)