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.