Merson Losing Early
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
Greg Merson, winner of the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event, is in the building here in the AU$2,200 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em event, but he's been knocked back to 3,500 in chips early.
After winning a small pot with the 
on a board of 
, Merson later raised on the button to 100 and was three-bet to 300 from the player in the small blind. Merson called, and the flop came down 
. The first player bet 325, and Merson called to see the 
pair the board on the turn. The first player fired 525 this time, and Merson called.
After the 
completed the board on the river, the player in the small blind bet 1,000. Merson mulled it over, and then called, but lost to his opponent's 
for the nut flush. Merson mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,500
-2,500
|
-2,500 |
|
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