The poker world got some mainstream attention today when 2016 World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Team PokerStars Pro Jason Mercier appeared on the popular Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz on ESPN.
The show is based in Miami, giving co-hosts Dan LeBatard and Jon "Stugotz" Weiner one bit of common ground with the Miami-based Mercier. Having heard in particular about Mercier's big bracelet bets over the summer — including his near-miss at parlaying $10,000 into $1.8 million thanks to his bet on himself to win three bracelets — they were curious to learn more.