Rheem Ships a Million-Chip Pot
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Level 20
: 12,000/24,000, 4,000 ante
From under the gun, Gavin Smith raised to 55,000 and was called by Jason Mercier in middle position and Chino Rheem in the big blind.
The flop was 
and Rheem checked. Smith continued for 43,000 and was called by Mercier. Rheem decided to up the action, however, and made it 181,000 to go. Smith wasted little time getting rid of his hand but Mercier decided to play.
The turn was the 
and both players checked. WHen the river landed the 
, Rheem thought for a minute and then slid out 296,000 worth of chips. Mercier went deep in the tank, clearly pained by the decision. Eventually, he decided to make the call and Rheem tabled 
for top two pair. Mercier threw in the cards and Rheem was pushed the pot that had reached seven-figures.
and Smith check-raised Mercier's bet of 31,000 to 76,000. Mercier made the call.
and Smith immediately put out 195,000. Mercier was pained by his decision once again and thought on it for a couple of minutes. He eventually decided to let go of his hand as he slid the cards to the muck and let Smith take the pot without a showdown.
. Both players checked quickly. The river was the 
and Smith led out for 125,000. Habib thought only briefly before making the fold.
flop come out. Mercier bet 93,000 and Smith called.
landed on the turn and both players checked to see the 
fall on the river. Mercier reached for chips and bet 172,000. Smith tanked for a bit and then made the call.
for a pair of kings with a queen kicker and Smith mucked his hand.
