Moneymaker Knocks One Out

Team PokerStars Pro and World Series of Poker Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker just called a raise from Christian Jeppsson, who was seated on his direct right, to 7,000. The action then folded to David Vamplew, and he called as well to create three-way action on the flop.

The flop brought out and Vamplew checked to Jeppsson who bet 9,500 and Moneymaker raised it up to 20,000. Vamplew folded and Jeppsson shoved for about 54,000, and Moneymaker made the call right away.

Jeppsson:
Moneymaker :

The turn brought the , and Moneymaker hit a straight to send Jeppsson to the rail. On the river the hit and Moneymaker stacked up quite a few new chips after having had a rough last level yesterday on Day 2. Moneymaker's last EPT Main Event cash dates back to EPT San Remo Season 9, when he finished in 116th place.