Trips for Merson

Christopher Brammer opened to 65,000, Tony Hachem called on the button, and Gregory Merson defended his big blind.

The flop fell {k-Spades} {k-Diamonds} {9-Diamonds} , and Merson led for 90,000. Brammer released, and Hachem called. The turn was the {5-Hearts} , both players checked, and the {q-Clubs} completed the board. Merson led for 185,000, and Hachem called.

Merson tabled {k-Hearts} {j-Spades} , and Hachem mucked.

Tags: Gregory Merson Tony Hachem