Rory McCoid Eliminated in 30th Place ($3,605)
Aug 23, '15
Derek Updegraff raised from the hijack and Rory McCoid moved all in for about 50,000 from the small blind. Updegraff quickly called and the cards were tabled.
Updegraff had the lead with his 10
10
up against McCoid’s J9. The flop brought something for both players as it came J
10
8, giving Updegraff a set and McCoid an open-ended straight draw with his top pair. The turn was the 8, giving Updegraff a full house and leaving McCoid dead to a jack.
The river was the 3 and McCoid was eliminated in 30th place, taking home just over $3,600 for his efforts.
Derek Updegraff – 130,000
Rory McCoid – Eliminated
Player Tags: Derek Updegraff, Rory McCoid
Brandon Miller Doubles Through Rory McCoid
Aug 23, '15
Brandon Miller got all in for about 50,000 from late position and got called by Rory McCoid. It was off to the races for Miller’s tournament life with his 22 up against McCoid’s KQ.
The board ran out 96589 and Miller’s pair held up to double up at the expense of McCoid.
Brandon Miller – 105,000
Rory McCoid – 148,000
Player Tags: Rory McCoid, Brandon Miller
Aaron Mermelstein Doubles Up
Aug 23, '15
Rory McCoid raised to 16,000 from the hijack and Aaron Mermelstein moved all in for 65,000 from the cutoff. McCoid quickly called and the cards are turned on their backs.
Mermelstein is in the lead with his AQ against McCoid’s A9. The board ran out 6546J and Mermelstein’s ace-queen high earns a double up.
Aaron Mermelstein – 148,000
Rory McCoid – 242,000
Player Tags: Aaron Mermelstein, Rory McCoid
