Defending Champ in the Money, Poised for Deep Run
Level 16
: 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
On the first hand after the bubble burst, defending Main Event champion Greg Merson raised to 12,000, and Robert Kairnes was the only caller. The flop came , and Merson continued for 11,000. Kairnes called, bringing the on the turn. Merson checked this time, and Kairnes bet 27,000. Merson thought for a few moments, then folded.
This is the second consecutive year Merson has cashed in the Main Event, and with 475,000 in chips shortly after the money bubble, he��s poised to make another deep run.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Greg Merson |
475,000
85,000
|
85,000 |
|
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Robert Kairnes |
255,000
35,500
|
35,500 |