04-13-2010 13:52 UTC-12

Stein Wins Nice Pot To Extend Lead

Mickey Doft

Sam Stein raised to 12,500 on the button and Jason Mercier called from the big blind.

The flop came {4-Hearts}

{4-Hearts}

{9-Clubs}

{2-Hearts}

and Mercier check-called 17,000 from Stein. The {10-Spades}

{10-Spades}

turn card was checked by Mercier and Stein bet 32,000. Jason made the call and the {9-Spades}

{9-Spades}

hit the river. Mercier checked and Stein fired 68,000. Mercier quickly called and Stein tabled {2-Diamonds}

{2-Diamonds}

{2-Spades}

for a full house, winning the big pot.

Tags: Jason Mercier Sam Stein