Defending Champion Aaron Mermelstein Eliminated in 46th Place by Rich Herbert

Rich Herbert raises to 20,000 preflop on the hijack, and Defending WPT Maryland Live! champion Aaron Mermelstein (pictured) reraises to 100,000 on the small blind (leaving himself with 30,000 behind). Herbert reraises all in and Mermelstein calls all in. The two players then table their hands.

Herbert:  
Mermelstein:  

Board:  

Mermelstein is eliminated in 46th place, good for $7,734, and Herbert stacks up 540,000 after the hand.

Rich Herbert  –  540,000  (54 bb)
Aaron Mermelstein  –  Eliminated in 46th Place  ($7,734)

@WPT @LivePokerRoom @WPTlive just knocked out @aaronmermelpokr class act and a great guy, gg man

— rich herbert (@JMcNulty410) October 4, 2016