02-26-2008 16:46 UTC-5

Tony Merksick Eliminated by Bernard Lee

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Tony Merksick Eliminated

Tony Merksick was eliminated when his A-Q couldn't get the better of Bernard Lee's pocket eights. Merksick paired his ace when the flop came down {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{J-Spades}

{7-Hearts}

but when the turn and river came a {10-Spades}

{10-Spades}

and

{9-Diamonds}

respectively, Lee's straight won the pot and sent Merksick home in 16th place.

Tags: Bernard Lee Tony Merksick