Eric Koskas Eliminated in 4th Place ($345,015)

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After a preflop raise and call, Jason Mercier and Eric Koskas were heads up going to the flop. There was 187,000 in the pot and the flop came {J-Hearts}

. Both players checked. The turn came the {8-Clubs}

and Koskas bet 220,000. Mercier made the call and the board paired with the {8-Hearts}

on fifth street. Eric Koskas instantly moved all in and Mercier went into the tank. After about two minutes, Mercier made the call. Both men were reluctant to table their hands but eventually Koskas showed T-3 for the bluff. Mercier then triumphantly flipped over 9-5 for the winning hand and pumped his fist in celebration. Koskas was eliminated in fourth place and will collect $345,015 for his efforts.