Epic Poker League Event #1

Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info

Epic Poker League Event #1

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
ak
Prize
$1,000,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$20,000
Prize Pool
$3,085,200
Entries
137
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

Mercier and Seidel Battle

Level 16 : 5,000/10,000, 1,000 ante

Erik Seidel opened with a raise to 30,000 from under the gun and action folded a few seats over to Gavin Smith in the cutoff seat. He flat-called and then play fell on Jason Mercier on the button. Mercier three-bet to 92,000 and action folded through the blinds to Seidel. He reraised to 200,000 even. Smith got out of the way and then Mercier took his time with his decision. Eventually, Mercier cut out a five-bet to 332,000. Seidel flatted.

The flop came down {A-Clubs}{9-Diamonds}{9-Hearts}. Both players checked to see the {7-Diamonds} hit the turn. Seidel checked again. Mercier bet 141,000 and Seidel mucked.

After the hand, Mercier went over and whispered something into Allen Bari's ear on the rail. We didn't hear what was said, but Mercier did have a big smile on his face. We'll have to wait to see this one on television later on.

Tags: Erik SeidelGavin SmithJason Mercier