Fei's Ascent Continues
Level 8
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Jason Mercier opened to 20,000 from middle position and was called by Wesley Fei in the big blind.
Fei check-called the 23,000 continuation from Mercier on a flop of 
.
Action checked through the 
turn to the 
river where Fei led out for 60,000. Mercier burned through three time extensions as he pondered his decision. Eventually he released his hand to send another pot Fei's way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,150,000 | 215,000 |
|
750,000 | 450,000 |