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
|
3,000,000 |
|
||
|
2,500,000
3,000,000
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
||
, and Shorr was behind with 
.
, and Shorr couldn't find one of his outs. Shorr was eliminated in third place, and Merson is now heads up against Keith Lehr!
and Lehr check-folded to a 165,000-chip bet.
, and Lehr took down the pot with a 500,000-chip bet.
. Shorr checked to Merson who bet 195,000, and he folded.
, and once it again it was checked.
and Merson check-called a 175,000-chip bet. The turn was the 
, and he was well ahead against Merson's 
.
and Merson took the lead. Sabat did pick up a flush draw, but he didn't get there on the turn when the 
