Merson Keeps Milking
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Santiago Montes raised to 80,000 in middle position and Greg Merson defended from the big blind. The flop came 6♦4♦3♠ and Merson check-called a bet of 65,000 from Montes.
The 3♦ landed on the turn and Merson led out with a small bet of 85,000. Montes called and the 5♥ hit the river. Merson made another small bet of 125,000 and Montes paid him off. Merson flipped over 10♦9♦ for a flush and Montes conceded the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,620,000
420,000
|
420,000 |
|
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|
1,090,000
340,000
|
340,000 |