04-13-2010 05:58 UTC-12

Mercier Extending His Lead

Mickey Doft

A little black and white never hurt anyone

Jason Mercier raised to 3,700 in the hijack and and Luis "Bachy" Vazquez called from the big blind.

The flop came down {8-Spades}

{8-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{J-Clubs}

and Bachy checked. Mercier checked behind and the {J-Spades}

{J-Spades}

hit the turn. Bachy bet 5,200 and Mercier called, landing the {K-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

on the river. Bachy checked and Mercier bet 14,500, getting a quick fold from Bachy.

Tags: Jason Mercier Luis Vazquez