01-24-2009 15:06 UTC+11

Arif Mehmet Eliminated in 18th Place (AU$6,384)

[user80015]

James Obst opened to 7,100 from the button and Arif Mehmet defended the big blind. On a flop of {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

{Q-Hearts}

{10-Spades}

, Mehmet led out for 15,000 and Obst made the call.

The turn landed the {6-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

and Mehmet fired for 25,000 this time, which was followed by Obst moving all in. Mehmet shook his head, looked back down at his remaining stack, and called.

Mehmet: {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{Q-Clubs}

Obst:

{10-Hearts}

{9-Spades}

The river fell the {K-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

and Mehmet headed to the rail in 18th place, earning himself a handy AU$6,384 in prize money. Obst soars to the 700,000 chip mark.

Tags: Arif Mehmet James Obst