06-29-2009 10:05 UTC-12

Eric Lupovich Crippled; Eliminated Shortly After in 18th Place ($27,939)

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Jesper Mertz moves all in from middle position and is called by Eric Lupovich in late position. All others fold.

Mertz: {J-Spades}

{J-Spades}

{10-Spades}

Lupovich:

{A-Clubs}

{K-Hearts}

The board ran out {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{9-Spades}

{8-Clubs}

{6-Hearts}

{7-Diamonds}

giving Mertz a rivered straight and the pot. He doubles up to 650,000 while Lupovich is left on the short stack with only 40,000

* * *

Shortly after, Lupovich is all in with ace-king again against the {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

{5-Hearts}

of Georgios Kapalas. Kapalas hit a ten on the turn to eliminate Lupovich from the tournament in 18th place.