Event #30: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-15-2023 01:21 UTC-7

Monnette Pulls Ahead Once More

Ryan Lashmar

Level 35

John Monnette bet from the button and Christopher Chung defended his big blind, drawing three while Monnette drew one.

After the first draw Chung checked, Monnette bet and Chung made it two bets. Monnette made the call and both players drew one.

Action checked around after the second draw and drew one. Chung then check-called a final bet from Monnette, who tabled 8x7x5x3x2x for the winner to once again take the lead from Chung.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	7,400,000 3,900,000	3,900,000

Christopher Chung	5,600,000 -3,900,000	-3,900,000

06-15-2023 01:27 UTC-7

Chung Back into the Lead

Mike Patrick

Level 35

Christopher Chung has regained the lead in what is becoming an epic back-and-forth affair.

Chung raised the button and John Monnette called. Each player drew two.

Monnette then check-called a bet and each player then drew one.

After another check from Monnette, Chung bet once more, and Monnette opted to fold and not continue on to the big bet rounds.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Chung	6,900,000 1,300,000	1,300,000
John Monnette	6,100,000 -1,300,000	-1,300,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette

06-15-2023 01:28 UTC-7

Monnette Pulling Away

Ryan Lashmar

Level 35

John Monnette bet from the button and Christopher Chung defended his big blind. Monette drew three while Chung drew two.

Chung bet a fter the first draw and Monnette called. This time both players drew one, checked and drew one again.

Chung checked with no draws remaining and folded when Monnette bet.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	9,500,000 3,400,000	3,400,000

Christopher Chung	3,500,000 -3,400,000	-3,400,000

Tags: John Monnette

06-15-2023 01:31 UTC-7

We're Going to Overtime!

Mike Patrick

Level 35

Level 35, the final scheduled level of the day has concluded, but with play heads-up, Christopher Chung and John Monnette have chosen to play one more level to try to determine a winner.

The players have taken a short ten-minute break before returning to action.

Level: 36

Blinds: 150,000/300,000
Limits: 300,000/600,000

06-15-2023 01:47 UTC-7

Chung in Dire Straits

Ryan Lashmar

Level 36

Christopher Chung bet from the button and was called by John Monnette in the big blind. Both players drew two.

Monnette took the initiative with a bet after the first draw and Chung made the call. Monnette drew one, Chung drew two.

After the second draw Monnette fired again and was called by Chung. Monnette stood pat while Chung drew one.

With no draws remaining Monnette bet again. Chung called and received the bad news when Monnette tabled 8x7x6x5x3x for the winner,

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	10,900,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Christopher Chung	2,100,000 -1,400,000	-1,400,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette

06-15-2023 01:54 UTC-7

Chung All In for First Time Heads Up

Mike Patrick

Level 36

After Christopher Chung raised on the button and John Monnette defended his big blind, each player drew two cards.

Monnette led out with a bet and got called by Chung, who drew two after Monnette drew one.

Monnette bet again and Chung moved all in for his last 800,000 chips. Monnette made the call to potentially win the tournament and patted his hand. Chung patted behind.

Monnette declared "eight-seven."

"No good," said Chung happily as he fanned his 7x6x5x4x2x on the table to earn the double-up and stay alive in this epic heads-up duel.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	9,500,000 -1,400,000	-1,400,000

Christopher Chung	3,500,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette

06-15-2023 02:01 UTC-7

Chung and Monnette Continue to Battle

Ryan Lashmar

Level 36

John Monnette bet from the button and Christopher Chung defended his big blind. Both players drew three.

Chung opted to bet after the first draw and received a call from Monnette. This time both players drew one.

After the second draw Chung fired another bet and Monnette made the call.

With no draws remaining both players checked.

Chung tabled 10x9x6x4x2x and Monnette was forced to concede the pot to Chung.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	7,800,000 -1,700,000	-1,700,000

Christopher Chung	5,200,000 1,700,000	1,700,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette

06-15-2023 02:08 UTC-7

Monnette Back in Control

Mike Patrick

Level 36

Every pot is massive at this point of heads-up and two hands to showdown could see the end of the battle.

Christopher Chung raised and got called by John Monnette. The players each drew two cards.

Monnette bet and got a call from Chung and then Monnette drew one, while Chung needed two.

Monnette continued to bet, getting another call from Chung and the players drew one card each at the final draw.

Monnette now checked and Chung fired a bet. Monnette thought briefly then made the call.

"Pair," said Chung dejectedly before Monnette fanned Jx7x5x3x2x for a critical winner as bracelet number five is potentially one more hand away.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	11,000,000 3,200,000	3,200,000

Christopher Chung	2,000,000 -3,200,000	-3,200,000

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette

06-15-2023 02:14 UTC-7

Christopher Chung Eliminated in 2nd Place ($90,150)

Ryan Lashmar

Level 36

John Monnette raised from the button and Christopher Chung raised to three bets. Monnette made the call and drew three while Chung drew one.

Chung bet again after the first draw. Monnette made the call and drew two while Chung stood pat.

After the second draw Chung bet and Monnette raised to put Chung all in. Chung made the call and was at risk. Both players stood pat.

"Eight-Six" Monnette said, tabling 8x6x5x3x2x.

"You win" Chung replied, throwing his cards into the muck as his run came to an end in second place.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Monnette	13,050,000 2,050,000	2,050,000

Christopher Chung	Busted

Tags: Christopher Chung John Monnette