2016 Global Poker League Finals

Montreal Nationals vs. San Francisco Rush
Day: 1

Jonathan Jaffe Takes Match #1, Rush Lead 1-0

The first match of the GPL Playoffs ended when Jonathan Jaffe and Mike McDonald got all in preflop. McDonald had {q-Hearts}{j-Hearts} against the {a-Spades}{q-Diamonds} of Jaffe.

Both players hit the flop, with a queen and two hearts. Jaffe held the better kicker and held on to win the hand and take match #1 for the San Francisco Rush.

Player Chips Progress
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Jonathan Jaffe
200,000
61,000
61,000
WPT 1X Winner
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Mike McDonald
Busted
EPT 1X Winner