Simao Takes One from Moncek
Level 13
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Joao Simao limped in from early position. Michael Moncek called from the cutoff, Veselin Karakitukov called from the small blind and Erik Seidel checked his option.
The flop was 9♦9♥8♠. Action checked to Simao, who bet 35,000. Only Moncek called.
Both players checked on the 6♦, then on the 6♠ river, Simao bet 85,000. Moncek tossed in the call. Simao showed K♥J♠9♣7♥ for trip nines, and that won him the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,400,000
1,035,000
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1,035,000 |
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925,000
660,000
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660,000 |
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710,000
130,000
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130,000 |
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470,000
325,000
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325,000 |
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