Mercier Doubles with Higher Straight
Level 10
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier raised from early position to 2,100 and was three-bet by Kristof Coenen in the small blind to 5,000. Mercier called and the pair saw the 
dealt. Coenen put out a continuation bet of 5,000 and Mercier called.
The turn was the 
and after a short period of deliberation Coenen moved all-in and was snap-called by Mercier. The Belgian held 
and had turned a wheel, but Mercier had raised pre-flop with 
and had turned a higher straight. The river was the 
and Mercier eliminated Coenen early on day 2.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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73,000
10,200
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10,200 |
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Busted | |