Merwick Eliminated
From under the gun, Joel Merwick limped in for 300. Action folded over to the hijack seat and he raised to 900. Merwick was the only caller.
The flop came down 
and Merwick checked. His opponent fired 1,500 and Merwick thought for a bit before raising to 3,500. Another minute went by with the other player in the tank befor ehe put out enough chips to put Merwick all in. Merwick, who final tabled the last WSOP Circuit event in Southern Indiana, made the call and his tournament life was on the line.
Merwick held the 
for a pair and an open-ended straight draw. His opponent had a better pair with the 
and a gutter ball.
The turn brought the 
and the river completed the board with the 
. Merwick's hand was second best and he packed up his things before making his way to the exit.No back-to-back final table this time for Merwick.