Greg Merson Bubbles the $10,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Level 16
: 2,000/4,000, 500 ante
Leonid Markin opened to 12,000 under the gun and right next to him Greg Merson shoved all in for about 80,000 in chips. Scott Clements in the small blind shoved all in over the top and big blind Lee Markholt folded. Markin followed Markholt's example and folded his 
, Merson and Clements tabled their cards.
Merson: 
Clements: 
While the players jokingly negotiated a true chop, the dealer got underway with the community cards. The 
on the flop was still safe for Merson who was at risk, but the 
on the turn spelled doom for him. The 
on the river was a blank and the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event champion made his exit as the last player without some extra money.
The remaining 30 players are all guaranteed $17,793.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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370,000
175,000
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175,000 |
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Busted | |
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