Nice River for Koon

Erik Seidel opened for 1,400 under the gun and Tung He called from the hijack. Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier then called from the button, Jason Koon did the same from the big blind, and the flop came down . Three checks saw Mercier bet 2,600, two calls ensued, and He folded to make it three-way action to the turn.

Koon opted to lead out for 7,500, Seidel called, and Mercier folded. When the river put a straight on the board, Koon fired out 1,500 and Seidel let some time run off the shot clock before making the call. Koon tabled the for a ten-high straight and Seidel mucked.