10-01-2009 13:14 UTC+1

Mercier's Fan's Hands Sore From Clapping Already

[user46298]

Jason Mercier, fresh off the previous pot's victory, raises to 48k the very next hand and wins some blinds. While Daniel Negreanu quizzes him about the pronunciation of his name (the French-sounding 'Mer-see-yay' vs. as announced 'Mer-see-yerr' which seems to fascinate him) Markus Ristola quietly raises to 50k and wins some blinds of his own with no one seeming to notice.

Then back to Mercier raising preflop (it's alternating him-someone-him-someone - this time small blind Antoine Saout makes the call, along with Matt Hawrilenko in the big.

Flop: {2-Spades}

Check to Mercier, who gives a free {4-Hearts}

turn. Now when Mercier gets a check to him he bets 68k, and is rewarded with two passes and another pot.

One very enthusiastic Jason Mercier fan/friend in the crowd gives him a solo round of applause. It's catching on, just slowly.

Tags: Antoine Saout Jason Mercier Matt Hawrilenko