01-14-2009 15:32 UTC+11

Nelson Stays Alive With Half

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Stud Hi/Lo:

A huge pot saw five players reach sixth street, with three going to showdown on the river. Ryan Hurst bet on sixth and the river with Joe Meissner making the call, as did Lee Nelson for his tournament life.

Hurst: ( {2-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

{K-Spades}

{J-Spades}

)

{K-Diamonds}

{10-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{Q-Diamonds}

Nelson: ( {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

{6-Clubs}

{6-Diamonds}

)

{A-Diamonds}

{8-Hearts}

{4-Hearts}

{2-Diamonds}

Meissner: ( {9-Spades}

{9-Spades}

{9-Diamonds}

{2-Hearts}

)

{A-Clubs}

{10-Hearts}

{9-Clubs}

{7-Hearts}

Hurst took the high with a straight, beating Meissner's trip nines. Meanwhile Nelson collected half for an eight-low as Oliver Gill bemoaned folding what would've been the best low.

Tags: Joe Meissner Lee Nelson Ryan Hurst