 Jason
Mercier Wins
European Poker Tour
San RemoAnother unknown US poker player has won the European Poker Tour San Remo. This time Jason Mercier. The 21-year-old American Jason Mercier, who took home €869,000. It is the third time this season, a relative unknown from the US of A has upset the Europeans on their home turf to take the top prize in a European Poker Tour event. WCP recapped the showdown: On his way to victory, Mercier played a near perfect tournament at the Casino Sanremo. The young Floridian, who plays online poker for a living, ended day 2 as the chipleader, and he found himself at the final table today in good position with the second most chips, just behind Italy's boy wonder Dario Minieri. While the mini Minieri was poised to command the final table with his aggressive style and the vocal support of his countrymen, it was Mercier who ended up dominating the table, singlehandedly sending the final five to the rail, including Swede William Thorson (6th), Italy's Gregory Genovese (5th), France's Eric Koskas (4th), Minieri (3rd) and France's Anthony Lellouche (2nd). Mercier automatically qualifies for a seat at the European Poker Tour Grand Final in Monte Carlo on April 12 and history may be on his side. Jeff Williams captured the title in 2006 and Gavin Griffin taking it down 2007. Both are Americans. Mercier's total winnings to date are now at $1,138,929.
---- Ace King, Gambling911.com
Originally published
April 7, 2008 10:38
am EST
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