Merlin Saved by the River
Level 4
: Blinds 200/500, 500 ante
In a three-bet pot, Pierre Merlin on the button continue for 5,600 on 9♥3♠7♠, then fired a second barrel of 12,400 on the Q♣ turn.
Oleksandr Shevchenko in middle position check-called on the flop, but check-raised all-in turn. Merlin went deep into the tank and eventually made the call, finding himself at risk for 35,500.
Pierre Merlin: K♥K♠ 
Oleksandr Shevchenko: 9♣7♣
Shevchenko flopped two pair and was on his way to crack Merlin's king, but the Q♠ river gave a better two pair to Merlin, who doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
88,000
88,000
|
88,000 |
|
19,000
19,000
|
19,000 |