We arrived at the table, just as David Sands and his opponent finished off their pre-flop betting exchange. Sands’ opponent was all in for his last 20,000 and showed , which was up against . The board ran out , to see Sands awarded with the pot.
“I won an all in,” rejoiced Sands, as the pot was pushed his way.
Jason Mercier raised it up to 7,000 from under the gun, leaving himself with 11,500 behind. It folded around to the big blind, Tobias Hausen, and he made the call. The flop came down , and Hausen checked to Mercier, who quickly moved all in. Hausen called, and the cards were tabled.
Mercier:
Hausen:
Mercier was in trouble, as he would need to pair his ace or queen to take the high, and the only low card he could catch was a deuce. None of those came though, as the turn was the , and the river the .
It isn't all bad news for Mercier though, as late registration is still open in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed. We expect him to quickly register for that while the window is still open.
The player under the gun opened to 4,500, and was called by Jarred Graham in the blinds, as everyone else folded in between. The flop came down , as Graham check-called a continuation bet of 5,800, before both players checked the on the turn. With the completing the board, Graham thought for a moment, before sliding out a bet of 15,000. His opponent asked how much it was, but decided to fold instead.