and Mercier check-called a 75,000 bet from Burkholder. Both players checked the
on the turn. When the river fell the
, Mercier made his move, betting a hefty 215,000. Burkholder couldn't pull the trigger and he folded, conceding the pot to Mercier. The two are still very close in chips, with Burkholder up about 150,000 on Mercier.
flop. The turn fell the
and Burkholder checked to Mercier, who bet 85,000. Burkholder came in with a raise to 215,000 and Mercier called. The river was the
and Burkholder bet 400,000. Mercier made the call.
for tens full of aces and Burkholder mucked. He's down to 1.35 million while Mercier is up to nearly 2.3 million.
and Burkholder check-called Mercier's 32,000 bet. Both players checked the
on the turn. The river was the
.
however, hit the turn, making Mercier a full house, which he celebrated with the smallest of fist-pumps. The river was the
and it was all over.