After a brief hiatus, Five Thoughts has returned just in time to tackle a few pressing issues of the week.
1. Mercier Runs It Twice
Only weeks removed from one of the most successful summers in recent World Series of Poker memory, Jason Mercier’s accomplishments have been duly celebrated.
But thanks to his now infamous 180 to 1 bracelet bet against Vanessa Selbst, Mercier’s memorable run has also thrust poker into the mainstream media - no small feat in 2016.
The coverage began with a well-written glimpse into the method behind Mercier’s multitabling madness, penned by David Hill for The Ringer.