Aggression Pays for Mercier
Level 17
: Limits 15,000/30,000, 0 ante
Jason Mercier raised the button, Steve Zolotow called in the small blind, and Brian Tate called in the big blind.
Zolotow and Tate drew two while Mercier drew three. Zolotow led with a bet, Tate raised, and both players called.
On the second draw, Zolotow took one, Tate stood pat, and Mercier took one. Zolotow checked to Tate who bet. Mercier called and Zolotow reluctantly folded.
Both players stood pat on the final draw. Tate led with a bet, Mercier raised, and Tate let it go after some deliberation.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,150,000
100,000
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100,000 |
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435,000
15,000
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15,000 |
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225,000
-125,000
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-125,000 |
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