Merlino Tries to Goad Destro Into a Fold
Level 12
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Juliano Destro limped in from the small blind before Hugh Merlino moved all in from the big blind. Merlino pretended to take his chips back and muck his cards as Destro went into the tank. Merlino also pushed over the dealer button as if moving on to the next hand, but Destro ended up calling for his last 20,000.
Juliano Destro: A♠9♦ 
Hugh Merlino: K♥8♥
"That shouldn't have taken that long," Merlino told Destro once the cards were revealed. The board ran out 10♣10♦6♥6♣9♣ and Destro ended up with two pair to win the pot and double up.
"Casino Royale!" Destro yelled out.
"I feel like I'm in Wal-Mart," another tablemate joked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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60,000 | |
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50,000
20,000
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20,000 |