Event 19: 4th Place - Melkersen

$1500 + $150 No Limit Hold'em (Re-Entry)

Blinds 8k/16k/2k

Mike Melkersen (New Market, VA) 

$12,178

Mike Melkersen and Matt Salsberg see a flop of K-10-J.

Melkersen checks, Salsberg bets 100k, Melkersen moves all in and Salsberg snap calls.

Melkersen: K 10 (two pairs)

Salsberg: JJ (set)

A Queen on the turn gives Melkersen chop outs, but the river's a brick and Salsberg wins the hand.

"Puke," says Melkersen who finishes in 4th place for $12,178.

Earlier in the level Melkersen shipped a double-up to Salsberg when his AK didn't improve against pocket 9s.  "That's the secret to winning a WPT Championship," he laughs, "you have to win flips. But, seriously, he's a really good player."

Final 3 Chip Counts

Jesse Yaginuma 855k
Matt Salsberg 560k
Jay Nair 441k