Mercier Checks His Top Pair
Level 12
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Jason Mercier raised to 16,000 from first position with 
. Action folded to Fedor Holz in the big blind and the German chip leader called with 
.
The flop came 
giving both a pair. Two checks later the 
on the turn was seen for free. Holz checked again and so did Mercier. The 
completed the board and Holz checked a third time. Mercier bet 21,000 into the 45,000 pot and Holz folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,050,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
||
|
556,000
38,000
|
38,000 |
|
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