Cowen Drags In Healthy Pot Versus Mercier
Level 20
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Jason Mercier and Robert Cowen once more tangled in a duel big blind versus under the gun, which led to a board of 
. Mercier bet 330,000 and that sent Cowen into the tank. He used one time bank extension and made the call for Mercier to declare a pair of sixes.
Cowen had that beat with the 
for two pair and won the pot.
"Nice call with aces," Aaron Katz said to then notice the two pair and correct himself.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,125,000
405,000
|
405,000 |
|
||
|
2,950,000
-725,000
|
-725,000 |
|
||
|
1,950,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
||
|
1,100,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
|
||
|
835,000
-5,000
|
-5,000 |
|
||
|
825,000
-35,000
|
-35,000 |
flop against Isaac Kempton, who was at risk for 385,000.
turn nor the 
while Mercier needed to catch an ace with 
on the river meant a double-up for Riordan.
and Riordan checked to Mercier who continued for 70,000. Riordan check-raised to 280,000 and Mercier just called.
and Riordan bet the pot of 790,000. Mercier raised all in and Riordan quickly called. Mercier rolled over 
for a set of sevens while Riordan was down to three outs with 
.
