Jason Mercier Eliminated on the Bubble
Jason Mercier lost a big pot to Brent Hale, leaving him short stacked headed into hand-for-hand play.
2-7 Triple Draw:
Brent Hale raised. He was called by Daniel Hirleman and Jason Mercier from the big blind.
All three players took two cards on the first draw. Hirleman bet. Mercier raised. Hale folded. Hirleman raised again, and Mercier moved all in for just 900 more. Hirleman called, and action was frozen until all hands were complete on other tables.
Hirleman stood pat while Mercier took one on the second draw. Hirleman stood pat again on the third draw. He showed 
. Mercier showed 
and was still live, but drew a 
on the last draw to be eliminated from the tournament.
Mercier's elimination brings the final 34 players into the money, where they are guaranteed at least $3,775.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
110,000
-15,500
|
-15,500 |
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Busted | |
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