Robert Meglich

Robert Meglich participated in the Heartland Poker Tour Golden Gates $1,650 Main Event in September 2019, which drew 412 entries. He survived to the final table and ultimately finished in third place, earning $56,649. The event was won by Jay McVeigh, who took home $137,876.

During the final day of play, Meglich was involved in several critical pots. Against Tan Hoang, Meglich opened from the button and called Hoang's small blind raise. On a board of 9♠8♣4♦, both checked; the turn was 7♦. Meglich bet 300,000 and Hoang called. The river was 5♣, and Meglich bet 600,000. Hoang called, but Meglich showed 6♦3♣ for an eight-high straight, taking the pot and regaining the chip lead.

Meglich also doubled through Glenda McCall. McCall opened to 170,000 from the hijack, and Meglich three-bet all-in for about 1 million from the small blind with 6♠6♥. McCall called with A♣K♦. The flop came 6♦10♠3♣, giving Meglich a set of sixes. The turn and river were safe, securing his double.

In another hand against Tan Hoang, Meglich opened to 325,000 from the button, and Hoang moved all-in from the small blind. Meglich called with K♥J♥, while Hoang had A♠Q♠. The runout came 2♦4♣9♦9♥10♥, resulting in a chopped pot.

Meglich's aggressive style was evident when he three-bet all-in over Hoang's check-raise on a flop of 3♣8♠J♠, forcing Hoang to fold.

Meglich was eliminated in third place when he check-raised all-in on a flop of 10♠6♠6♥ holding Q♠10♦ against Jay McVeigh's A♥3♥. McVeigh had a pair and an open-ended straight flush draw. The turn was 6♣ and the river J♦, leaving Meglich's draw unimproved.

Based on the available hand histories, Meglich displayed a willingness to apply pressure with continuation bets and check-raises. He played aggressively when holding strong draws or made hands, and was not afraid to put his tournament life at risk. His ability to double up and regain the chip lead demonstrates resilience in heads-up and three-handed situations.