Mano a Mano

Having played a hand to the turn before we arrived, Tom Marchese went toe-to-toe with 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion Greg Merson with a three-bet to force him off the pot.

The board read by fourth street and Merson was holding the button when Marchese led into him for 3,500.

Merson casually moved a stack forward, making it 7,100 to play, and after a long moment to contemplate his spot, Marchese put the champ to the test, three-betting to 13,500.

Having been played back at, Merson quickly laid his hand down before entering into a professional discussion with his neighbor and nemesis.