Kostritsyn Forces Mercier to Fold
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Alex Kostritsyn was the bring in with the . Barry Greenstein completed with the , but Jason Mercier raised with the . Both Kostritsyn and Greenstein called Mercier down until sixth street when Kostritsyn's board paired. He checked, as did Greenstein. Mercier bet, but saw Kostritsyn put in a raise. Greenstein got out of the way, watching Mercier check seventh street. Kostritsyn bet, sending Mercier into the tank for a good two minutes before he folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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195,000
35,000
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35,000 |
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163,000
-39,000
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-39,000 |
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52,000
-40,000
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-40,000 |
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