Mercier Eliminated

Ivan Luca opened the button with a raise to 11,500 and Jason Mercier three-bet from the big blind to 27,000. Luca made the call in position, and called Mercier's 21,000 continuation bet on as well.

The on the turn made both players check, and the on the river completed the board. Mercier checked his option and saw Luca announce all in. Mercier, with about 85,000 left by far the shorter stack of the two, wasn't too happy about that, and it showed.

"We probably both have the same hand" Mercier mumbled. For a bit it appeared as if Mercier was going to fold, but in the end he made the call for his tournament life.

Luca instantly showed , Mercier tabled and made his way to the exit. He has 12 minutes to buy back in if he wants to. Buying in right now would give him 40 big blinds.