Daniel Merkus Eliminated in 16th Place ($32,691)
Level 22
: 10,000/20,000, 0 ante
Jared Bleznick raised to 55,000 from under the gun, Daniel Merkus three-bet the pot (140,000) from the cutoff, and Bleznick moved all in. Merkus quickly called for around 400,000.
Bleznick:
Merkus:
Merkus held two suits to Bleznick's one, but Bleznick flopped Merkus dead when the dealer fanned . The turn and river completed , , giving Bleznick a straight flush for kicks and giggles, and Merkus was eliminated in 16th place.
"Steel wheel," Bleznick said, grinning. "That's how good a poker player I am. He has two suits, I have one, and I make a straight flush."
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Jared Bleznick |
2,580,000
350,000
|
350,000 |
|
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Daniel Merkus | Busted |