Eric Lupovich Crippled; Eliminated Shortly After in 18th Place ($27,939)
Mertz:
Lupovich:
The board ran out giving Mertz a rivered straight and the pot. He doubles up to 650,000 while Lupovich is left on the short stack with only 40,000
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Shortly after, Lupovich is all in with ace-king again against the of Georgios Kapalas. Kapalas hit a ten on the turn to eliminate Lupovich from the tournament in 18th place.