Monday, November 20, 2017 1:22 AM Local Time
Stephen Buell Eliminated in 18th Place ($12,688)
Action is folded around to the blinds where Stephen Buell (pictured) completes in the small and Melanie Banfield checks her option in the big.
The flop is , and Buell checks. Banfield bets 40,000, Buell check-raises all in for around 200,000 total, and Banfield calls to put him at risk.
Buell:
Banfield:
Banfield's top pair has her in the lead, and the turn and river keep it that way. She wins the pot to cross into seven figures, eliminating Buell in 18th place.
Melanie Banfield - 1,090,000 (55 bb)
Stephen Buell - Eliminated