Mantel Takes From Matusow
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 0 ante
Mike Matusow had just taken his seat in the tournament when he found himself tangled in a hand with Ariel Mantel.
Action was picked up on the flop in a pot between Mantel in the big blind and Matusow in the hijack. The flop read 9♦K♦J♥ and both players checked to the 2♦ turn that saw Mantel check to Matusow who bet and Mantel called.
On the river 10♣ Mantel took the betting lead and Matusow called asking "Flush?"
Mantel nodded and turned over J♦J♣5♥3♦ for a flush. Matusow nodded and flashed 7♦5♦ for an inferior flush as he mucked his hand, ceding the pot to Mantel.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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33,500
33,500
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33,500 |
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22,100
22,100
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22,100 |
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