2008 World Series of Poker

39th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event
Day: 1d
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Event Info

2008 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,844
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$900,670
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

Mertin Straightens Out

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On a flop of {K-Clubs} {9-Clubs} {10-Spades} , an under the gun player raised to 1,600 and a player on the button called. Peola Mertin then reraised to 7,000 and the under the gun player called.

On the turn of the {10-Spades}, Mertin bet 13,000 and was called.

The river was checked by both players. Mertin showed {J-Diamonds} {Q-Spades} for the nut straight. Mertin's opponent showed {10-Clubs} {10-Hearts}.

After the hand, Mertin's opponent asked, "If I shove the river, do you call?
Mertin : "Yes."
Mertin's opponent: "Lucky I checked then."

Mertin moved up to 70,000 after the hand.

Tags: Peola Mertin