Steven Merrifield Eliminated in 6th Place ($102,600)
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Level 25
: 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante
Robert Shortway opened to 75,000, and Steven Merrifield defended his big blind. The flop fell 
, and Merrifield checked to Shortway who continued for 75,000. Merrifield check-raised to 200,000, and Shortway called.
The turn was the 
, Merrifield led for 175,000, and Shortway raised to 675,000. Merrifield moved all in, and Shortway snapped it off.
Merrifield: 
Shortway: 
Merrifield could only chop with the jack, but the river was the 
, eliminating him from the tournament.