Event 19: Aaron Mermelstein Wins Game #1

$1,650 Heads-Up No Limit Hold’em
Players Remaining: 6
Level 6: 250/500

Aaron Mermelstein got himself all in for 8,400 preflop, flipping for his stack against George Lusby.

Mermelstein: 4d4h
Lusby: KdJd

The board ran out 5c3c3h6cQs, and Mermelstein’s pocket pair held to earn him the pot and a double-up.

Two hands later, Lusby moved all in for about 7,000 with 9s4s, and Mermelstein woke up with QsQd, quickly calling to put his opponent at risk. The board ran out Kd7c5d3s8s, giving Mermelstein the pot and the match with a pair of queens.

The two men are taking a short break before beginning their second match.