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While most eyes focused on the live updates of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event last night, some people may have missed the news that Jason Mercier won the 2016 WSOP Player of the Year (POY).

Mercier grabbed the leaderboard by the throat on June 15, with only Justin Bonomo threatening his dominance briefly. By that time Mercier had won two bracelets in the $10k 2-7 Draw Lowball Championships and the $10k H.O.R.S.E Championships, as well as finishing second in the $10k Seven Card Razz Championship. The PokerStars Team Pro cashed 11 times and made four final tables.

Coming into Day 7 of the Main Event only Paul Volpe or Max Silver could have removed Mercier from his throne. Volpe needed to finish third; Silver needed to win it. Silver finished 33rd and Volpe 29th.