Mercier Through to the Money
Pieter de Korver was at a 3-to-1 chip disadvantage against Jason Mercier and opened his button with a raise. Mercier responded by moving all in and de Korver called. De Korver was in a dominating spot:
de Korver:
Mercier:
It was all clear for de Korver through the turn,
. But the dealer burned and turned a deadly 
on the river, giving Mercier a pair of nines, the pot and the victory.Mercier, his head bowed at the table, offered de Korver a wry smile before shaking his hand and departing the set.