Igor Kurganov raised to 35,000 from early position and Jason Mercier three-bet all in from one seat over for around 230,000. Action folded back to Kurganov, and he called to put Mercier at risk.

Mercier:
Kurganov:

The flop improved Kurganov to a pair of aces, and he stayed ahead with the turn and river to eliminate Mercier.

Sarah spoke to Jason and his parents just before his bust.