04-13-2010 10:38 UTC-12

Mercier Extending His Lead

Mickey Doft

Jason Mercier called on the button and Sam Stein raised to 10,000 in the big blind.

Mercier called and the flop came down {8-Spades}

{8-Spades}

{5-Spades}

{J-Spades}

. Stein bet 13,000 and Mercier called, landing the {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

on the turn. Stein bet 24,000 and Mercier called, delivering the {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

on the river. Both checked and Mercier tabled {8-Hearts}

{8-Hearts}

{10-Spades}

to take down the pot.

Tags: Jason Mercier Sam Stein