2016 WSOP POY: Jason Mercier Holding Off Challengers Before Final Events

Jason MercierAll but three of the 2016 World Series of Poker open bracelet events have been decided, which means opportunities for players to accumulate 2016 WSOP Player of the Year points are few. That’s good news for Jason Mercier, who after grabbing the early lead in the POY race now sits with an all-but insurmountable advantage. (Remember, only the events in Las Vegas count toward this year’s Player of the Year.)

Despite not adding any further cashes or points to his leading total this week, Mercier still sits comfortably in front with more than 550 POY points than his nearest challenger. Here’s a look at the current top 10 as reported by the GPI this morning:

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