Monnette Getting Short
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
John Monnette opened to 10,000 from under the gun and Maksim Kniter defended from the big blind.
The flop came A♦8♣4♦ and Kniter check-called a 7,000 continuation-bet from Monnette.
Both players checked the K♣ turn leading to the 10♥ river. Kniter checked, Monnette bet 13,000 and Kniter called.
Monnette had second pair with K♠Q♦ but Kniter showed down top pair with A♠J♠ to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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250,000
30,000
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30,000 |
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40,000
-55,000
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-55,000 |
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