Merson Takes Big Lead
Keith Lehr raised to 200,000 from the button, and Gregory Merson called from the big blind.
The flop came down 
and Merson check-called 225,000. The turn was the 
and Merson check-called 525,000.
On the river the 
hit, and Merson lead out for 2,000,000. Lehr tanked for a while, but eventually he called. Merson showed 
for a rivered straight, and Lehr mucked.
Lehr claimed that Merson could've gotten it all, indicating he had a very strong hand as well. Lehr is now down to 25 big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,700,000 | 3,000,000 |
|
2,500,000 | -3,000,000 |