Merkow Playing the Draw

Gregg Merkow raised from the button to 1,000 and the big blind raised to 4,900. Merkow took a solid minute and a half before making the call.

The flop came {8-Spades}

. The big blind led out for 4,500 and Merkow called.

The turn brought the {Q-Clubs}

and after a check from the big blind, Merkow bet 6,000. The big blind sheepishly mucked his hand and Merkow slammed {5-Clubs}

to the felt yelling "You want to gamble!? We can gamble!"

He rakes in the pot and is currently at 65,500.

Tags: Gregg Merkow

2009 World Series of Poker

2009 World Series of Poker

Merkow Playing the Draw