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first aired November 14, 2004
Who was first to go? Who was saved by the river? Who earned our silver chip? Let's find out!
Turning Point #1:
Dennis, A Menace No More
Dennis comes out strong with a $2000 bet before the flop - Mekhi calls. Dennis catches a pair of jacks on the flop and immediately goes all-in. Mekhi calls again and exposes the pair of aces that the flop provided him. The turn helps no one, and with only one jack remaining in the deck, Dennis has only a 2% chance to catch it on the river. When another ten comes on the river (delivering Mekhi a full house), Dennis reluctantly joins Dave and Phil in the Loser's Lounge.
Turning Point #2:
A Friend In Need
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Though his starting hand is weak, Matthew comes in for a head-to-head with Mekhi. After the flop delivers Mekhi a set of aces, Mekhi limps in with another $1000. Taking the bait, Matthew raises $1000. Mekhi puts another $4000 in the pot. After much deliberation, Matthew chooses to go all-in and pray that Mekhi doesn't have an ace. Unfortunately for Matthew, Mekhi displays his ace and Matthew knows that only a two on both the turn and the river can save him — which is virtually impossible. When the jack comes on the turn Matthew knows he's off to the Loser's Lounge to join Dennis.
Turning Point #3:
Remember Kids, Drugs and Poker Don't Mix
With $3800 and five pill bottles in front of him, Kevin needs to pick a hand and move all-in. After a brief hyperventilation attack he chooses to move all-in with his pocket fours (aka sailboats). Kevin is 55% to win, but when the flop gives Mekhi a pair of nines the tables quickly turn in Mekhi's favor. The turn helps neither player. Only a four on the river can save Kevin from a trip to the Loser's Lounge, but a six comes instead. Kevin is out.
Turning Point #4:
Mekhi Completes the Shut Out AGAIN!
With head still spinning after losing a $46,400 pot in the previous round, Neil chooses to go all-in before the flop (what else can he do, really?). Mekhi calls. Only a three can save Neil since Mekhi has the higher nine kicker. The flop is no help for Neil. The turn also provides him with nothing. When the river delivers a two, it's all over for Neil, but he can be happy with the knowledge that his charity receives $20,000 for his efforts. Mekhi on the other hand is elated with the fact that his charity will receive $100,000 thanks to his Championship win. Congratulations to Mekhi, who incidentally is the second ER cast member to win the Championship round. What do they put in the water there?
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