Mercier Takes Two
Level 2
: 200/400, 100 ante
Darren Elias bet 5,200 and Jeff Lisandro called to muck when Elias showed 
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One hand later, Anthony Zinno raised to 1,000 and Jason Mercier called in the small blind. Both drew one card each and checked. Mercier won the pot with a 
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Last but not least, Darren Elias raised to 1,200 and Mercier called on the button. Philip Sternheimer mucked and his cards were accidentally exposed, showing an 
high. Marvin Karlins in the big blind called and drew two, both Elias and Mercier drew one.
Karlins checked, Elias bet 2,700 and Mercier called while Karlins folded. "I have a ten-nine," Elias announced and Mercier replied, "That's no good," and showed 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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66,000
13,300
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13,300 |
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58,000
8,000
|
8,000 |
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||
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52,000
52,000
|
52,000 |
|
||
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48,000
-7,000
|
-7,000 |
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45,000
-5,000
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-5,000 |
|
|
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38,000
-12,000
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-12,000 |
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