Benson Pushes Out Mercier
Level 6
: 250/500, 75 ante
After the player in the cutoff seat limped in for 500, Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier raised to 1,800 on the button. Gary Benson called from the small blind, the player in the big blind called, and then the limper completed the preflop action with a call as well.
The flop was paired with cowboys — 
— and action checked to Mercier. He bet 2,600, and Benson check-raised to 5,700. The other two players folded, and then Mercier called.
The turn was the 
, and Benson led with a bet of 7,500. Mercier tanked for a minute or so and eventually folded his hand to give Benson the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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85,000
13,000
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13,000 |
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47,000
-5,000
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-5,000 |
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