Merheb Crushes Nitsche
Dominik Nitsche has been left with less than 7,000 chips after coming off second best in a clash with Gilbert Merheb.
It was Merheb who opened the betting with a raise to 1,800 from middle position, a bet that only Nitsche (on the button) called. The dealer got to work fanning out the 
flop. Merheb checked and Nitsche checked behind.
The turn was the 
, Merheb checked again and now Nitsche lead out. "Thirty-five," said the recent World Series of Poker bracelet winner, only to see Merheb raise to "Seventy-five." A few moments later and Nitsche moved all-in for an effective bet of 11,500 and Merheb instantly called.
Nitsche: 
for top two pair
Merheb: 
for bottom set.
The river was a blank and with that Merheb climbs to 44,200 whilst Nitsche drops to 6,800; or around 11.5 big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,800
-31,500
|
-31,500 |
|
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