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

Higher Pair for Silver

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised from the button and John Monnette defended his big blind.

The flop came {5-Diamonds}{4-Clubs}{3-Spades}, Monnette bet and Silver called.

The turn was the {10-Diamonds}, Monnette bet again. This time, Silver raised and Monnette called.

The river was the {6-Spades} for both players to check. Monnette tabled the {j-Hearts}{5-Clubs} for the pair of fives but Silver tabled the {k-Hearts}{10-Spades} for the pair of tens and the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
2,800,000
900,000
900,000
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
1,600,000
-500,000
-500,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,100,000
-400,000
-400,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Kurtzman Calls Correctly

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Eric Kurtzman raised it up on the button and John Monnette three-bet from the small blind. Kurtzman called and the flop came {8-Hearts}{7-Hearts}{4-Spades}. Monnette led out with a bet and Kurtzman raised which Monnette called.

The turn was the {5-Hearts} and Monnette check-called another bet from Kurtzman. The {j-Hearts} put four hearts on the board again and Monnette took the opportunity to bet. Kurtzman couldn't let his hand go as he threw his chips into the middle. Monnette showed {a-Spades}{9-Diamonds} for just ace-high while Kurtzman held a pair with {a-Clubs}{7-Spades}.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
2,100,000
300,000
300,000
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
1,900,000
-200,000
-200,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,500,000
-100,000
-100,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Eric KurtzmanJohn Monnette

Monnette Wins a Big One

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Eric Kurtzman raised it up on the button and John Monnette three-bet from the small blind. Kurtzman four-bet and Monnette capped it as the two players went to a flop of {q-Hearts}{10-Clubs}{3-Hearts}.

Monnette led out with a bet and Kurtzman raised. Monnette just called and the {8-Hearts} landed on the turn. Monnette check-called another bet from Kurtzman and the {5-Hearts} completed the board. Monnette led out with four hearts on the board and Kurtzman reluctantly threw in chips to call.

Monnette flipped over {a-Hearts}{a-Clubs} for the nut-flush and dragged in the largest pot of the day thus far.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
2,100,000
-100,000
-100,000
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
1,800,000
-500,000
-500,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,600,000
600,000
600,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: John MonnetteEric Kurtzman

Silver and Kurtzman Even at the Top

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver limped in from the small blind and Eric Kurtzman raised from the big blind. Silver three-bet and Kurtzman just called. The flop came {j-Diamonds}{9-Hearts}{4-Hearts} and Silver led out with a bet which Kurtzman called.

The turn was the {5-Clubs} and Silver fired another bet. Kurtzman still called and the {5-Diamonds} paired the board on the river. Silver splashed in a bet and Kurtzman finally dispatched his cards.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
2,300,000
-700,000
-700,000
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
2,200,000
800,000
800,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,000,000
-100,000
-100,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Nate SilverEric Kurtzman

A Full House for Kurtzman

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised from the button and both Eric Kurtzman and John Monnette called in the blinds.

It was checked to Silver on the {6-Diamonds}{9-Spades}{9-Clubs} flop who bet which they all called.

They all checked through the {6-Spades} on the turn to the {3-Clubs} on the river. Kurtzman bet and Silver called. Kurtzman tabled the {k-Diamonds}{9-Hearts} for the full house and the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
3,000,000
200,000
200,000
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
1,400,000
-100,000
-100,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,100,000
-100,000
-100,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Kurtzman is Rolling

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Eric Kurtzman raised from the small blind and John Monnette called in the big blind. The flop came {j-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}{3-Hearts} and Kurtzman led out with a bet. Monnette raised and Kurtzman called.

The turn was the {5-Spades} and Kurtzman check-called another bet from Monnette. The {10-Clubs} landed on the river and both players checked. Kurtzman tabled {j-Clubs}{5-Diamonds} for two pair and dragged in the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
2,800,000
300,000
300,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,200,000
-300,000
-300,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: John MonnetteEric Kurtzman

Kurtzman Makes the Right Call

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised from the small blind and then called the three-bet of Eric Kurtzman in the big blind.

The flop came {j-Clubs}{3-Hearts}{4-Clubs}, Silver check-raised the bet of Kurtzman and got called.

They both checked through the {j-Diamonds} on the turn to the {6-Diamonds} on the river. Silver bet for Kurtzman to call. Silver tabled the {k-Clubs}{7-Spades} for Kurtzman to claim the pot with the {a-Hearts}{10-Spades} for the higher kicker.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
2,500,000
400,000
400,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,500,000
-100,000
-100,000
WSOP 5X Winner
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
1,500,000
-300,000
-300,000

Monnette Puts a Dent in Silver's Stack

Level 22 : 25,000/50,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette defended from the big blind. The flop came {j-Hearts}{9-Hearts}{4-Diamonds} and Monnette check-called a bet from Silver.

The turn brought the {6-Clubs} and Monnette checked again. Silver bet and Monnette still called to see the {7-Diamonds} on the river. Monnette checked for the third time and Silver bet. Monnette check-raised this time and Silver looked him up. Monnette showed {10-Hearts}{8-Spades} for a straight and scooped the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
2,100,000
600,000
600,000
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
1,800,000
-700,000
-700,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,600,000
100,000
100,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: John MonnetteNate Silver

Level: 22

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 0

Two Pair for Monnette

Level 21 : 20,000/40,000, 0 ante

Nate Silver raised from the button and John Monnette defended his big blind.

The flop came {10-Spades}{9-Spades}{a-Clubs}, Monnette check-raised the bet of Silver and was called.

The turn was the {4-Clubs} and Monnette bet again. Silver called to see the {9-Clubs} on the river. They both checked for Monnette to claim the pot with the {10-Hearts}{7-Hearts} for two pair.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Nate Silver us
Nate Silver
2,500,000
-300,000
-300,000
Profile photo of John Monnette us
John Monnette
1,500,000
300,000
300,000
WSOP 5X Winner
Profile photo of Eric Kurtzman us
Eric Kurtzman
1,500,000