Merkow Makes Big Laydown
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Mustapha Kanit raised it up to 20,000 preflop from early position and Gregg Merkow made the call in the big blind. The flop was dealt 
and Merkow check-called Kanit's bet of 20,000. The turn was the 
and Merkow check-raised to 180,000 after Kanit made it 55,000 to go. Kanit called and the river card was the 
. Merkow led out for 125,000 and Kanit pushed all in for 541,000.
"I need a count," Merkow said, his arms in the air anticipating a tough decision. "This is going to take me a long time guys," he warned the table. "I don't know if I'm good enough to lay this down."
With most of the players out of their seats stretching their legs, Merkow finally made a decision about three minutes later. He showed 
for a set as he folded.
"I'll show you one," Kanit said. He slid out the 
and showed the table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,164,000
255,000
|
255,000 |
|
||
|
620,000
-128,000
|
-128,000 |