Mercier is Gored by Gorey
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
If Jason Mercier was the matador in this hand, imagine Ronan Gorey as the bull, charging for the Team PokerStars Pro.
Mercier, bedecked in red today, has a mood to match his attire after a frustrating hand for the Floridian. He opened preflop to 13,00 and Gorey shoved over the top for 87,000. Mercier was the only one to call it off.
Jason Mercier: 
Ronan Gorey: 
The flop of 
kept Mercier ahead, but gave Gorey hope, which was duly delivered upon when the 
fell on the turn. Mercier had counted out Gorey's payment by the time the 
river hit the felt. Ouch.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
217,000
120,000
|
120,000 |
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180,000
77,000
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77,000 |