Mercier With the Big Call
Level 8
: 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
Charlie Carrel was the initial raiser but it would all be between Mercier and Shak post flop. The flop was 
and Mercier lead out from the big blind for 18,000. Carrel folded from the hijack, Shak called from the cutoff.
The 
hit the turn and Mercier now bet 38,000. Shak was again the one quick to call.
The 
completed the board and Mercier checked his option. Shak moved all in, putting Mercier to the test for his last 194,000. The PokerStars Team Pro huffed and puffed for some bit, but eventually called reluctantly with a pained face.
Shak showed 
and the pot went to Mercier as he tabled 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
562,500
352,500
|
352,500 |
|
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|
112,000
-288,500
|
-288,500 |