06-09-2009 12:19 UTC-12

Mari Lou Morelli Eliminated in 3rd Place ($78,132)

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Mari Lou Morelli eliminated in 3rd place

Mari Lou Morelli opened to 75,000 with Lori Bender making the call.

The flop fell down {8-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

{K-Clubs}

{10-Hearts}

and Bender lead out for 125,000. Morelli thought for a little before pushing all in for 60,000 more. "I priced myself in," commented Bender before making the call to see the cards tabled.

Bender: {9-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

{8-Diamonds}

Morelli:

{Q-Clubs}

{10-Spades}

With Morelli in the lead, she looked in great shape to double when the {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

fell on the turn. Needing to avoid any jack, nine, eight or six to stay alive, the unfortunate {9-Spades}

{9-Spades}

would fall to see her exit the tournament with a $78,132 payday.

Tags: Lori Bender Mari Lou Morelli