Meyers vs. Block: Cooler Turn Sends One to the Rail
Level 3
: 75/150, 0 ante
With 1,800 or so in the pot and a flop of 
, Rick Block checked from middle position and Chris Meyers did the same from the cutoff. Both players then called a bet of 425 from the button, and the dealer burned and turned the 
.
Block liked it and quickly led out for 2,600, which inspired Meyers to raise to 6,200. The button got out of the way, and Block responded by moving all in for right around 14,500. Meyers snap-called and Block discovered the bad news.
Block: 
Meyers: 
The turn had given both players a straight, but as you can see Meyers' was best.
"Wow, nice hand," a stunned Block said. The 
was put out on the river, and Meyers pulled in the pot.
Block immediately made his way to the registration desk and reentered the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
42,000
42,000
|
42,000 |
|
Busted |