Event 16: Bradley Patton Pulling Away From Aaron Mermelstein

$1,100 No Limit Hold’em Shootout
Level 12: 800/1,600 with a 200 ante
Players 70

On a flop of 7h7d2s, Aaron Mermelstein checked from the big blind and Bradley Patton bet on the button. Mermelstein check-raised to 12,000 and Patton called.

Both players checked the 5d turn card and the 9s fell on the river. Mermelstein checked and Patton bet 20,000. Mermelstein took a few moments and then called.

Patton tabled Qs7c, good for trip sevens, and Mermelstein mucked his hand. Patton dragged the pot and takes a huge chip lead.

Bradley Patton – 92,000
Aaron Mermelstein – 13,000