Dan Smith Eliminated by Jason Mercier

Action folds around to the blinds where Jason Mercier moves all in for about 40,000 effective. It’s Dan Smith in the big blind with the short stack, and he calls all in with ace-nine. Mercier tables A5, and Smith is poised for a much-needed double.

The board runs out Q-T-4-8-5, though, and that river five is the death knell for Smith. He’s been eliminated, but he’s right back at the cashier’s desk, appearing to be mulling over the decision about another $100,000 investment.