Local man Jason Mercier wins at World Series of Poker

He’s been on fire for more than a year, and now Jason Mercier is a World Series of Poker bracelet winner. Mercier, a 22-year-old professional poker player who attended Florida Atlantic University for one year, won the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament Wednesday night at the World Series of Poker.

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Thu, June 4th, 2009

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