Mercier Picks Off Bluff and Busts Dodelande
Before the last break, Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier raised to 2,000 from early position. Kevin Dodelande made the call from the big blind, and the flop produced the . Dodelande led out for 2,000, and Mercier raised to 5,600. Dodelande called.
After the hit the board on fourth street, Dodelande opted to check. Mercier tossed out a bet of 8,600, and Dodelande called to see the river.
The completed the board, and with the pot at 33,800, Dodelande moved all in for 19,700. Mercier wasn't thrilled with his opponent's play and went into the tank. Following some hemming and hawing for a minute, Mercier made the call.
Dodelande shook his head and tabled the for a filed bluff, now playing the board. Mercier showed the winner with the and that was good enough to give him the pot. Dodelande was eliminated, and Mercier moved to over 100,000 in chips.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Jason Mercier |
106,800
31,900
|
31,900 |
Kevin Dodelande
|
Busted |