After a painfully slow half hour of blind stealing and checked flops, we finally see some action. Troy Lapointe calls from the small blind and Alex Melnikow checks his option. The flop comes Q J 3, and Melnikow bets $12,000. Lapointe makes the call and the turn brings the 5. Melnikow bets out $35,000 and Lapointe moves all-in for $130,000 more. Melnikow calls and has him covered. Lapointe shows A K for the nut flush draw and a gustshot straight draw while Melnikow turns over Q 3 for two pair. The river brings the 7, no help to Lapointe as Melnikow is our new champion. Troy Lapointe will receive $59,100 for his 2nd place finish while Alex Melnikow will win the $131,880 grand prize, the gold bracelet, and the $25,000 WPT Championship seat.
Action Slowing to a Hault
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 10:21 AM
Action has slowed down considerably as only each other stand in each player's way of taking the first place payday, the gold bracelet, and the $25,000 WPT Championship buy-in.
Heads-Up Chip Counts
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 10:09 AM
Here are the updated chip counts as players go into heads-up play...
Alex Melnikow -- $349,000
Troy Lapointe -- $191,000
Level 13
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 10:00 AM
Alex Melnikow and Troy Lapointe are now playing heads-up as we move into Level 13. The blinds have increased to $3,000-$6,000 with a $1,000 ante.
Gianni Casati Eliminated in 3rd Place ($35,460)
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 9:56 AM
The very next hand after doubling up through Alex Melnikow, Gianni Casati moves all-in again from the button. Troy Lapointe has him covered and quickly calls. Casati shows A 2 while Lapointe shows A J. The board comes J 10 5 7 3, giving Lapointe top pair and eliminating Casati in 3rd place. Gianni Casati will earn $35,460 for his efforts.
Giannni Casati Doubles Through Melnikow
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 9:53 AM
Alex Melnikow raises from the button and Gianni Casati moves all-in for $38,000 from the small blind. Melnikow calls and has him covered. Casati turns over 10 9 while Melnikow shows 9 8. The board comes J 6 2 2 J, no help to either player as Casati's ten-high holds up. Casati doubles up to nearly $80,000 after this hand.
Updated Chip Counts
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 9:41 AM
Three players now remain and here are their updated chip counts...
The chip counts have also been added to our chip counts tab, so be sure to check back with CardPlayer.com for more updates.
Antonio Salorio Eliminated in 4th Place ($23,640)
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 9:35 AM
Antonio Salorio moves all-in from the small blind. Alex Melnikow calls behind him and has him covered. Salorio turns over 10 7 while Melnikow shows A 10. The board comes K 5 2 6 5, no help to Salorio as Melnikow's ace-high holds up. Antonio Salorio is our 4th place finiher and will take him $23,640.
Monte Weiner Eliminated in 5th Place ($11,820)
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 9:30 AM
Monte Weiner moves all-in for $34,000 and Troy Lapointe moves all-in behind him; Lapointe has him covered. Weiner shows A 4 while Lapointe turns over 9 9. The board comes K K 3 J Q, no help to Weiner as Lapointe's nines hold up. Monte Weiner is our 5th place finisher and will take home $11,820 for his efforts.
Weiner Doubles Through Salorio
Posted: Thu, Jun 21, 07, 9:20 AM
Antonio Salorio moves all-in pre-flop for the second time in a row. Monte Weiner calls all-in for $13,000; Salorio has him covered. Salorio shows A 7 while Weiner shows A 6. The board comes Q 9 2 2 2, giving Weiner the flush and allowing him to double up.
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