Merson Under 500,000
Level 21
: 8,000/16,000, 2,000 ante
Nick Schwarmann raised it up to 38,000 in middle position, and Greg Merson called on the button. Kimura tagged along from the big blind, and the flop ran down 
. Kimura checked to Schwarmann, who fired out 42,000, and Merson was the only caller. The turn brought the 
, and Schwarmann checked to Merson, who then bet 64,000. Schwarmann tossed in the call, and when the river brought the 
, Schwarmann moved all in.
This was a bet that would cost Merson all of his chips, and he quickly got out of the way, giving Schwarmann yet another big pot at this featured table. Meanwhile, Merson is at a low on the day of 495,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,111,000
201,000
|
201,000 |
|
495,000
-144,000
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-144,000 |
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