2012 World Series of Poker

Event 61: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k5
Prize
$8,531,853
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$62,021,200
Entries
6,598
Level Info
Level
42
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
300,000

Hand #280: Merson Back Over 100MM

Level 40 : 600,000/1,200,000, 200,000 ante
Greg Merson
Greg Merson

Jesse Sylvia started this hand with the button. He raised to 2.6 million, and Greg Merson called from the big blind. The flop came down {J-Diamonds}{6-Hearts}{3-Clubs}, and Merson checked. Sylvia bet 2.2 million, and Merson called.

The turn was the {8-Spades}, and Merson led for 4.1 million. Sylvia took some time, then made the call to see the river.

On fifth street, the {7-Diamonds} landed. Merson checked, and Sylvia studied. After a few moments, he began reaching into his stack. He came out with a bet of 8.6 million. Merson didn't flinch for a little bit of time, but then snapped out of his stare and took a sip from his RedBull. He then placed both elbows on the rail and cupped his hands in front of his mouth. He thought for a bit longer, then announced a call.

Sylvia turned over the {10-Hearts}{6-Clubs} for a pair of sixes. Merson showed the {J-Clubs}{9-Hearts} for a pair of jacks and won the pot. With that pot, Merson climbed back over 100 million in chips.

Tags: Greg MersonJesse Sylvia