Jaffe Doubles Through Mercier
Eugene Katchalov opened to 3,200 from middle postion. Jonathan Jaffe came over the top to 6,000 from the cutoff, but Jason Mercier four-bet to 11,700 from the button. Action folded back to Jaffe and he took him time before re-raising all in. Mercier called all in and it was off to the races.
Mercier: 
Jaffe: 
The flop came down 
, safe for Mercier. However, the 
hit the turn to pair Jaffe. The river brought the 
, no help to Mercier.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
90,000 | 54,000 |
|
24,800 | -27,200 |