"I Thought I Was Making a Value Bet!"
.Jason Mercier, sitting in the big blind, led out for 1,100 when it was his turn to act. The only caller was the player in the first position. The turn
prompted both players to check before the river came
. Mercier counted out a bet of 2,175 and tossed it into the middle. His opponent made the call and Mercier revealed
but his opponent revealed
for the nut flush and the pot.Mercier looked up and smiled as he said "I thought I was making a value bet!"
He still healthy on 28,500.