Monnette Takes Chip Lead
Level 22
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
We caught up with the action in a three way pot between John Monnette, Won Goag, and Calen McNeil. The action was on the turn, with the board reading 
. Goag bet out, and Monnette raised it up. McNeil tanked for about 30 seconds before calling, and Goag called as well. The 
hit the river, and it was checked to McNeil, who fired out. Both players quickly called, and McNeil announced "set" and showed 
. Monnette showed 
for the nut low, and Goag folded his hand.
After taking half of that pot, Monnette is our first player to break the 500k mark.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
502,000 | 267,000 |
|
340,000 | -20,000 |
|
220,000 | 10,000 |