Mercier Has an Alibi
Level 3
: 150/300, 25 ante
Jason Mercier is playing today and is seated at the same table as Ami Alibay. The American and Canadian played a pot just now, and Mercier got the best of it.
Mercier opened to 600 from the hijack, and Alibay called on the button. Fabrice Soulier, who won the €10,300 High Roller in Vienna last season for €392,900, called from the big blind.
Soulier checked to Mercier on , and the American made a 1,150 continuation bet. Just Alibay made the call, Soulier folded.
Mercier asked another 3,100 from his opponent after the hit the turn, and Alibay agreed to put 3,100 in the pot as well.
Both players checked the on the turn and Mercier turned over the winning , Alibay mucked.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Ami Alibay |
63,000
-8,000
|
-8,000 |
Jason Mercier | 56,000 | |