Johnson Keeps Climbing, Eliminates Moncek


Marco Johnson raised it up in middle position and was called by Michael Moncek in the cutoff and Brian Rast in the big blind. The flop came and Johnson continued with a bet. Moncek called and Rast got out of the way.
The turn was the and Johnson fired another bet. Moncek still called and the
paired the board on the river. It didn't stop Johnson from betting again and Moncek paid him off. Johnson tabled
for a straight and Moncek conceded.
On the next hand, Johnson raised again and Moncek moved all in for his last 8,000. The player on his left four-bet to 11,000 which Johnson called to create a side pot.
The flop fell and Johnson check-called a bet from his opponent. The turn was the
and both players checked to the
on the river. Johnson led out with a bet this time and his opponent mucked. Johnson turned over
for two pair and Moncek revealed
before exiting the tournament.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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385,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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85,000
63,000
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63,000 |
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Busted | |
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