Merson Catches Skhulukhiya on a Move
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Giorgiy Skhulukhiya defended out of the small blind against Greg Merson and both then invested 85,000 on the 9♣7♣7♠ flop. Skhulukhiya bet the 2♣ turn for 175,000 for Merson to call and the A♦ river slowed down Skhulukhiya as he opted to check.
Merson made it 325,000 to go and Skhulukhiya check-raised for nearly his entire stack after brief consideration for what appears to be 1,850,000. Merson only needed a few seconds before he called and was shown the 9♠2♠ by Skhulukhiya, which he had beat with the A♥K♠ to drag in a very healthy pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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5,640,000
2,790,000
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2,790,000 |
|
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|
375,000
2,575,000
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2,575,000 |