...And Mercier Drops Back Down
A player opened to 7,500, Jason Mercier three-bet to 16,400, and his opponent called. The flop fell 

, and Mercier's opponent check-called a 9,700-chip bet.
Both players knuckled when the
turned, and the
completed the board. Mercier's opponent led for 22,200, and Mercier called.
"Flush," the player announced, tabling 
.
Mercier is back down to 105,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
105,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
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