Event #30: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-15-2023 00:27 UTC-8

Chung Back into the Lead

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Mike Patrick

Level 35

Christopher Chung has regained the lead in what is becoming an epic back-and-forth affair.

Chung raised the button and John Monnette called. Each player drew two.

Monnette then check-called a bet and each player then drew one.

After another check from Monnette, Chung bet once more, and Monnette opted to fold and not continue on to the big bet rounds.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	6,900,000 1,300,000	1,300,000
John Monnette	6,100,000 -1,300,000	-1,300,000

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06-15-2023 00:21 UTC-8

Monnette Pulls Ahead Once More

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 35

John Monnette bet from the button and Christopher Chung defended his big blind, drawing three while Monnette drew one.

After the first draw Chung checked, Monnette bet and Chung made it two bets. Monnette made the call and both players drew one.

Action checked around after the second draw and drew one. Chung then check-called a final bet from Monnette, who tabled 8x7x5x3x2x for the winner to once again take the lead from Chung.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	7,400,000 3,900,000	3,900,000

Christopher Chung	5,600,000 -3,900,000	-3,900,000

06-15-2023 00:11 UTC-8

Chung Regaining Control, But Monnette Battling

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Mike Patrick

Level 35

John Monnette raised and got called by Christopher Chung before Chung drew two and Monnette took three.

Chung led with a bet and got a call from Monnette. Chung drew one while Monnette needed two.

Chung bet again and got another call. This time Chung patted, while Monnette needed one.

Chung checked the final betting round and Monnette checked back to see Chung's 8x7x5x4x2x for a winner.

Shortly after that, Monnette was down to two million chips again and checked after Chung limped his button.

The players each drew three and Monnette checked. Chung raised and Monnette called to go to the next draw.

Monnette stood pat while Chung needed a card. Monnette then bet, leaving 450,000 behind, and got a call from Chung.

Monnette patted the final draw and Chung drew one. Monnette then placed that final 450,000 forward, but Chung couldn't call it, showing 8x8x, having paired his eight on the final draw.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	9,500,000 2,500,000	2,500,000
John Monnette	3,500,000 -2,500,000	-2,500,000

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06-15-2023 00:02 UTC-8

Monnette Nearly Back to Even

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 35

John Monnette bet from the button and Christopher Chung made it three bets from the big blind. Monnette made the call and drew three while Chung drew one.

After the first draw Chung bet and Monnette called. Chung drew one and Monnette drew two.

Action repeated itself after the second draw with Monnette calling a bet from Chung. This time both players stood pat and checked with no draws remaining.

"Nine" Chung said, to which Monnette replied "Keep going".

Chung said "Eight" and again Monnette told his opponent to keep going.

"Seven" Chung stated at which point Monnette tabled 9x8x6x4x2x for nine-eight-six, enough to beat Chung's nine-eight-seven. Monnette scooped a huge pot and is now close to even against his opponent.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	7,000,000 -3,500,000	-3,500,000
John Monnette	6,000,000 3,500,000	3,500,000

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06-14-2023 23:50 UTC-8

Chung Can't Finish Off Monnette

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Mike Patrick

Level 35

John Monnette has been all in with Christopher Chung a card away from winning the tournament a couple of times since leaving Monnette with less than one big bet, but Monnette has survived.

First after the final draw, Monnette fanned 9x8x6x5x2x versus Chung's 7x6x3x2x, but Chung drew a Qx to send a small double-up to Monnette.

Then, after Monnette was all-in on the final draw with 1,250,000 committed through the four betting rounds, he again stood pat while Chung drew one.

Monnette showed Jx5x4x3x2x against Chung's 8x7x4x3x, but Chung this time drew a Kx to double up the four-time bracelet winner again, as he continues to battle to win his first WSOP bracelet.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	10,500,000 -2,200,000	-2,200,000
John Monnette	2,500,000 2,200,000	2,200,000

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06-14-2023 23:40 UTC-8

Chung Deals Near Mortal Blow to Monnette

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 35

Christopher Chung bet from the button and John Monnette called from the big blind. Both players drew two.

After the first draw Monnette check-called a bet from Chung and both players drew one.

Action repeated itself after the second draw. Monnette check-called a bet from Chung and each player drew one.

With no draws remaining Monnette fired a bet. Chung thought about his decision briefly, saying that he "had to pay his opponent off" before making the call.

Chung showed 9x6x5x4x2x to take the pot down and leave Monnette with less than one big bet in his stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	12,700,000 2,900,000	2,900,000
John Monnette	300,000 -2,900,000	-2,900,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette

Level: 35

Blinds: 125,000/250,000
Limits: 250,000/500,000

06-14-2023 23:34 UTC-8

Chung Pulling Away

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Mike Patrick

Level 34

After John Monnette raised, Christopher Chung made it three bets to go before Monnette made it four. Chung called at that point and the duo went to the first draw.

Chung drew one while Monnette stood pat. The players checked and then each of them stood pat.

Chung came out with a bet after the second draw which Monnette called, and they each patted their hands again.

Following that final draw, Chung fired out another bet and Monnette reluctantly folded his hand to send a three to one chip lead to Chung.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	9,800,000 1,100,000	1,100,000
John Monnette	3,200,000 -1,100,000	-1,100,000

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06-14-2023 23:28 UTC-8

Chung Wins Latest Battle Versus Monnette

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 34

Christopher Chung bet from the button and called after John Monnette raised it to three bets from the big blind. Both players drew two.

Monnette checked after the first draw and Chung fired a bet. Monnette made the call and drew two while Monnette drew one.

After the second draw Monnette check-called another bet from Chung. Monnette drew one and Chung stood pat.

With no draws remaining both players checked. Chung tabled 9x8x5x3x2x and Monnette slid his cards into the muck as Chung extended his lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	8,700,000 2,500,000	2,500,000
John Monnette	4,300,000 -2,500,000	-2,500,000

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06-14-2023 23:21 UTC-8

Back and Forth They Go

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Mike Patrick

Level 34

Christopher Chung won three straight pots from John Monnette to regain the chip lead, but one fell swoop from Monnette took it right back.

After Monnette raised and Chung called, Chung drew three, while Monnette drew one.

Chung then check-called a bet from Monnette and drew two, while Monnette stood pat.

Chung check-called another bet and then drew one against Monnette's still pat hand.

Monnette then insta-called a bet from Chung, who led out after the final draw.

"Nine" said Chung, as Monnette fanned his 8x7x4x3x2x for the winner.

"I knew I didn't like that insta-call," said Chung as his chips were pushed to Monnette.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	6,800,000 -500,000	-500,000

Christopher Chung	6,200,000 450,000	450,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette