2012 World Series of Poker Europe

Event #3: €5,300 Pot-Limit Omaha
Day: 3
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k532
Prize
€142,590
Event Info
Buy-in
€5,300
Prize Pool
€475,300
Entries
97
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
8,000 / 16,000
Ante
0

Jason Mercier Eliminated in 9th Place (€12,245)

Jason Mercier - 9th Place
Jason Mercier - 9th Place

Michael Mizrachi raised to 8,500 from under the gun and Jussi Nevanlinna called from the next seat over. Jason Mercier called from the button and the blinds got out of the way.

The three players saw a flop that was filled with nines on nines on nines. The {9-Diamonds}{9-Spades}{9-Hearts} flop prompted all three players to check their option. The {10-Spades} came on fourth street and Mizrachi checked again. Nevanlinna fired 12,500 and Mercier called. Mizrachi decided to check-raise, making it 25,000 to go. Both players called and the board completed with the {8-Diamonds}.

Mizrachi checked and Nevanlinna moved 60,000 into the center. Mercier had a pained look on his face as he deliberated his action. Finally, Mercier announced a call and Mizrachi mucked his hand. Nevanlinna showed the {9-Clubs} first, and followed it up with {A-Diamonds}{K-Clubs}{J-Hearts}. Mercier showed {10-}{10-} and then threw away his hand.

After exiting the tournament area, Mercier tweeted the following:

Jason Mercier will take home €12,245 for his efforts.

Player Chips Progress
Michael Mizrachi us
Michael Mizrachi
280,000
-45,000
-45,000
WSOP 5X Winner
WPT 2X Winner
Jussi Nevanlinna fi
Jussi Nevanlinna
260,000
124,000
124,000
Jason Mercier us
Jason Mercier
Busted
WSOP 6X Winner
EPT 1X Winner

Tags: Jason MercierJussi NevanlinnaMichael Mizrachi

Roger Hairabedian Leads Stacked Final Table

Roger Hairabedian (Day 2) Leads The Final Table
Roger Hairabedian (Day 2) Leads The Final Table

We're mere moments away from beginning a final table that will crown the third champion of the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe. Roger Hairabedian was able to rise above the field during Day 2 play to claim the top spot among the chip counts. The path to victory will not be easy for Hairabedian, however, as the final table includes such names as Michael Mizrachi, Joe Hachem, and Jason Mercier.

Day 2 began with only 25 players but despite the small size of the field it took some time to whittle down to the final table. Names such as Aubin Cazals, Jan-Peter Jachtmann, and Ran Azor appeared back on the felt for Day 2 but were unable to make the money. Canadian pro Sam Chartier busted on the stone bubble, allowing Vanessa Selbst to come away from this event with a min-cash. When Bruno Fitoussi was eliminated in 10th place, the final table was set.

Final Table Seating Chart

SeatPlayerChips
1Michael Abecassis85,500
2Roger Hairabedian335,000
3Michael Mizrachi211,500
4Jussi Nevanlinna87,000
5Michael Schwartz48,000
6Joe Hachem148,000
7Ville Mattila297,500
8Jussi Ryynanen168,500
9Jason Mercier75,500

The final table will kick off at 12:00 PM GMT. Following player introductions cards will be in the air and by the end of the evening the next WSOPE champion will be crowned. Be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for all of the latest updates!

Tags: Roger Hairabedian