Mercier Falls Short of the Money
Level 17
Stud
Jason Mercier, who finished Day 2 as the chip leader, completed with the 
and then called when Abe Mosseri raised with the 
. Mercier proceeded to check-call a bet on fourth and then check-raised on fifth. Mosseri three-bet and Mercier called off his few remaining chips.
Mercier: 
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Mosseri: 
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Mercier ended up with a pair of sixes, which failed to overcome the queens and fives of Mosseri. Mercier exits in 17th place, which means the field is just two players away from the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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2,375,000
25,000
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25,000 |
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Busted | |
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