2021 World Series of Poker

Event #16: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship
Day: 3
Event Info

2021 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k8
Prize
$245,680
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$857,900
Entries
92
Level Info
Level
24
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
10
Players Left
1

Monnette Battles Back

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette called. The flop came {k-Clubs}{j-Spades}{3-Hearts} and Monnette check-called a bet from Silver.

The {3-Spades} paired the board on the turn and both players checked to the {a-Clubs} on the river. Monnette checked again and Silver threw in a bet. Monnette check-raised and Silver quickly folded.

Player Chips Progress
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John Monnette
3,000,000
700,000
700,000
WSOP 5X Winner
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Nate Silver
2,500,000
-700,000
-700,000

Tags: John MonnetteNate Silver

Play Paused

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

There's some discussion in regards to a possible cap on raises when the players are heads-up. Normally, the cap is set at a bet and four raises but the tournament director has been asked to clear things up. While they await a reply, the tournament clock has been paused.

Trips for Monnette

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

John Monnette raised from the button and Nate Silver three-bet for Monnette to call.

The flop came {7-Diamonds}{a-Spades}{k-Hearts}, Silver continued with a bet and Monnette called.

The turn was the {k-Clubs}, Silver opted to check and Monnette bet for Silver to come along.

The {2-Hearts} completed the board and Silver checked for the last time. Monnette bet and Silver called. Monnette tabled the {k-Spades}{6-Diamonds} for trips and the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
3,200,000
-500,000
-500,000
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John Monnette
2,300,000
500,000
500,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Silver Builds on His Lead

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

John Monnette raised it up on the button and Nate Silver defended his big blind. The flop came {9-Diamonds}{5-Hearts}{3-Spades} and both players checked to the {4-Clubs} on the turn.

Silver checked again and Monnette threw in a bet. Silver called and the {6-Spades} completed the board. Silver still checked and Monnette checked it back. Silver showed {k-Spades}{7-Clubs} for a straight to build on his lead.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
3,700,000
700,000
700,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,800,000
-700,000
-700,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Nate SilverJohn Monnette

Higher Flopped Straight for Silver; Improves to a Flush

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante
Nate Silver
Nate Silver

Nate Silver raised from the button and John Monnette made the call.

The flop came {9-Spades}{10-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds}, Monnette checked and Silver bet. Monnette raised for Silver to reraise and Monnette to call.

The turn was the {2-Clubs} and Monnette took over the lead and led out a bet. Silver raised and Monnette called.

The river completed the board with the {3-Diamonds} and Monnette bet. Silver called. Monnette tabled the {7-Clubs}{6-Diamonds} but Silver held the {j-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds} for the higher flopped straight and rivered flush.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
3,000,000
700,000
700,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
2,500,000
-800,000
-800,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Monnette Catches Silver Bluffing

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette called from the big blind. The flop came {j-Spades}{7-Spades}{4-Spades} and Monnette check-called a bet from Silver.

The {j-Hearts} paired the board on the turn and Monnette checked again. Silver bet again and Monnette called to see the {9-Diamonds} on the river. Monnette checked for the third time and Silver fired one more bullet. Monnette mulled it over and eventually called. Silver didn't show his cards but Monnette tabled {k-Spades}{6-Hearts} for just king-high and won the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
3,300,000
800,000
800,000
WSOP 5X Winner
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Nate Silver
2,300,000
-700,000
-700,000

Tags: John MonnetteNate Silver

Monnette Gets It Back

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette three-bet from the big blind. Silver called and the flop of {7-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{4-Hearts} hit the felt. Monnette checked to Silver who bet and Monnette called.

The turn brought the {q-Diamonds} and Monnette checked again. Silver bet and Monnette check-raised which Silver called. The river was the {8-Diamonds} and Monnette led out. Silver thought for a minute before making the call. Monnette whipped over {a-Hearts}{q-Spades} for top pair and was awarded the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
3,000,000
-700,000
-700,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
2,500,000
600,000
600,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: John MonnetteNate Silver

Silver Takes the Largest Lead Thus Far

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette re-raised from the big blind. The flop came {j-Diamonds}{8-Spades}{5-Spades} and Monnette led out which Silver called.

The turn was the {4-Clubs} and both players checked to the {5-Diamonds} on the river. Monnette checked once more and Silver threw in a bet. Monnette called and Silver showed {q-Spades}{5-Clubs} for trip fives and extended his lead.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
3,700,000
300,000
300,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,900,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Nate SilverJohn Monnette

Silver Makes Everything

Level 23 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette called from the big blind. The flop came {6-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{3-Diamonds} and Monnette check-called a bet from Silver.

The {3-Spades} paired the board on the turn and Monnette checked again. Silver still bet and Monnette stuck around for the {9-Clubs} on the river. Monnette checked once more and Silver threw in a bet. Monnette looked him up and Silver showed {8-Clubs}{3-Clubs} for a flush and Monnette couldn't beat it.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
3,400,000
100,000
100,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
2,100,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: John MonnetteNate Silver