Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:47 PM Local Time
Silver Shows Aggression
Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette re-raised from the big blind. Silver called and the flop came . Monnette led out with a bet and Silver raised which Monnette called.
The turn was the and Monnette check-called a bet from Silver. The hit the river and Monnette checked once more. Silver still threw in a bet and Monnette finally gave up his cards.
Nate Silver | 3,300,000 | 300,000 |
John Monnette | 2,300,000 | -200,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:40 PM Local Time
Silver Responds
Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette called. The flop came and Monnette checked to Silver who bet. Monnette check-raised and Silver called.
The turn was the and Monnette checked again. Silver bet and Monnette followed up with another check-raise. Silver still called and the landed on the river. Monnette checked once more and then ditched his cards when Silver threw out a bet.
Nate Silver | 3,000,000 | 300,000 |
John Monnette | 2,500,000 | -300,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:37 PM Local Time
First Pot Goes to Monnette
John Monnette raised on the button and Nate Silver called. The flop came and Silver check-called a bet from Monnette.
The turn was the and Silver checked again. Monnette still bet and Silver called to see the on the river. Silver checked for third time and Monnette fired again. Silver paid him off as Monnette showed for a full house.
John Monnette | 2,800,000 | 300,000 |
Nate Silver | 2,700,000 | -400,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:35 PM Local Time
Play Resumed
The heads-up battle has just kicked off.
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:20 PM Local Time
Eric Kurtzman Eliminated in 3rd Place ($108,747)
Eric Kurtzman raised from the button and Nate Silver defended his big blind.
The flop came , Silver checked ad Kurtzman bet. Silver raised and Kurtzman reraised all-in for 135,000 in total. Silver called.
Eric Kurtzman:
Nate Silver:
The turn was the for Silver to hit the higher pair before the river completed the board with the to seal the deal and send Kurtzman out in third place.
Silver and John Monnette were sent for a short break while the final table was being prepared for the heads-up battle.
Nate Silver | 3,100,000 | 600,000 |
John Monnette | 2,500,000 | 0 |
Eric Kurtzman | 0 | -535,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:13 PM Local Time
Monnette and Silver Battle for the Lead
John Monnette raised on the button and Nate Silver re-raised from the small blind. Monnette called and the flop came . Silver checked to Monnette who tossed in a bet and Silver called.
The turn was the and Silver led out with a bet. Monnette called and the completed the board. Both players checked and Monnette showed for a pair of nines to win the pot.
John Monnette | 2,500,000 | 500,000 |
Nate Silver | 2,500,000 | -500,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 535,000 | 0 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:06 PM Local Time
Ten Big Blinds Left for Kurtzman
Eric Kurtzman raised from the small blind and John Monnette defended his big blind. The flop came , Kurtzman bet and Monnette called. The turn was the and Kurtzman bet again and Monette called once more. The river completed the board with the and Kurtzman barreled another bet over the line and Monnette folded.
Although he won chips in this hand, he quickly lost another one after this to get down to ten big blinds.
Nate Silver | 3,000,000 | 500,000 |
John Monnette | 2,000,000 | 0 |
Eric Kurtzman | 535,000 | -565,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:58 PM Local Time
Another Monster Pot Goes to Monnette
John Monnette raised it up on the button and Nate Silver three-bet from the small blind. Eric Kurtzman four-bet from the big blind and both Monnette and Silver called.
The flop fell and Silver checked to Kurtzman who tossed in a bet. Monnette raised and both Silver and Kurtzman called. The turn was the and the action checked to Monnette who tossed in another bet. Silver called and Kurtzman got out of the way.
The paired the board on the river and both players knuckled the table. Silver showed for trip jacks but Monnette held for a flopped straight.
Nate Silver | 2,500,000 | -400,000 |
John Monnette | 2,000,000 | 700,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 1,100,000 | -200,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:52 PM Local Time
Monnette Rivers a Straight
Eric Kurtzman opened with a raise on the button and John Monnette re-raised from the small blind. Kurtzman called and the dealer fanned the flop of . Monnette bet and Kurtzman called to see the on the turn.
Monnette checked this time and Kurtzman threw in a bet which Monnette called. The river was the and Monnette led out now. Kurtzman went into the tank for a moment but still called. Monnette showed for a straight and Kurtzman couldn't beat it.
Nate Silver | 2,900,000 | 100,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 1,300,000 | -300,000 |
John Monnette | 1,300,000 | 200,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:46 PM Local Time
Higher Pair for Silver
Nate Silver raised from the button and John Monnette defended his big blind.
The flop came , Monnette bet and Silver called.
The turn was the , Monnette bet again. This time, Silver raised and Monnette called.
The river was the for both players to check. Monnette tabled the for the pair of fives but Silver tabled the for the pair of tens and the pot.
Nate Silver | 2,800,000 | 900,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 1,600,000 | -500,000 |
John Monnette | 1,100,000 | -400,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:40 PM Local Time
Kurtzman Calls Correctly
Eric Kurtzman raised it up on the button and John Monnette three-bet from the small blind. Kurtzman called and the flop came . Monnette led out with a bet and Kurtzman raised which Monnette called.
The turn was the and Monnette check-called another bet from Kurtzman. The put four hearts on the board again and Monnette took the opportunity to bet. Kurtzman couldn't let his hand go as he threw his chips into the middle. Monnette showed for just ace-high while Kurtzman held a pair with .
Eric Kurtzman | 2,100,000 | 300,000 |
Nate Silver | 1,900,000 | -200,000 |
John Monnette | 1,500,000 | -100,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:26 PM Local Time
Monnette Wins a Big One
Eric Kurtzman raised it up on the button and John Monnette three-bet from the small blind. Kurtzman four-bet and Monnette capped it as the two players went to a flop of .
Monnette led out with a bet and Kurtzman raised. Monnette just called and the landed on the turn. Monnette check-called another bet from Kurtzman and the completed the board. Monnette led out with four hearts on the board and Kurtzman reluctantly threw in chips to call.
Monnette flipped over for the nut-flush and dragged in the largest pot of the day thus far.
Nate Silver | 2,100,000 | -100,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 1,800,000 | -500,000 |
John Monnette | 1,600,000 | 600,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:23 PM Local Time
Silver and Kurtzman Even at the Top
Nate Silver limped in from the small blind and Eric Kurtzman raised from the big blind. Silver three-bet and Kurtzman just called. The flop came and Silver led out with a bet which Kurtzman called.
The turn was the and Silver fired another bet. Kurtzman still called and the paired the board on the river. Silver splashed in a bet and Kurtzman finally dispatched his cards.
Eric Kurtzman | 2,300,000 | -700,000 |
Nate Silver | 2,200,000 | 800,000 |
John Monnette | 1,000,000 | -100,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:20 PM Local Time
A Full House for Kurtzman
Nate Silver raised from the button and both Eric Kurtzman and John Monnette called in the blinds.
It was checked to Silver on the flop who bet which they all called.
They all checked through the on the turn to the on the river. Kurtzman bet and Silver called. Kurtzman tabled the for the full house and the pot.
Eric Kurtzman | 3,000,000 | 200,000 |
Nate Silver | 1,400,000 | -100,000 |
John Monnette | 1,100,000 | -100,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:15 PM Local Time
Kurtzman is Rolling
Eric Kurtzman raised from the small blind and John Monnette called in the big blind. The flop came and Kurtzman led out with a bet. Monnette raised and Kurtzman called.
The turn was the and Kurtzman check-called another bet from Monnette. The landed on the river and both players checked. Kurtzman tabled for two pair and dragged in the pot.
Eric Kurtzman | 2,800,000 | 300,000 |
John Monnette | 1,200,000 | -300,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:13 PM Local Time
Kurtzman Makes the Right Call
Nate Silver raised from the small blind and then called the three-bet of Eric Kurtzman in the big blind.
The flop came , Silver check-raised the bet of Kurtzman and got called.
They both checked through the on the turn to the on the river. Silver bet for Kurtzman to call. Silver tabled the for Kurtzman to claim the pot with the for the higher kicker.
Eric Kurtzman | 2,500,000 | 400,000 |
John Monnette | 1,500,000 | -100,000 |
Nate Silver | 1,500,000 | -300,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:10 PM Local Time
Monnette Puts a Dent in Silver's Stack
Nate Silver raised it up on the button and John Monnette defended from the big blind. The flop came and Monnette check-called a bet from Silver.
The turn brought the and Monnette checked again. Silver bet and Monnette still called to see the on the river. Monnette checked for the third time and Silver bet. Monnette check-raised this time and Silver looked him up. Monnette showed for a straight and scooped the pot.
Eric Kurtzman | 2,100,000 | 600,000 |
Nate Silver | 1,800,000 | -700,000 |
John Monnette | 1,600,000 | 100,000 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:06 PM Local Time
Level 22 started
Level: 22
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 0
Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:57 PM Local Time
Two Pair for Monnette
Nate Silver raised from the button and John Monnette defended his big blind.
The flop came , Monnette check-raised the bet of Silver and was called.
The turn was the and Monnette bet again. Silver called to see the on the river. They both checked for Monnette to claim the pot with the for two pair.
Nate Silver | 2,500,000 | -300,000 |
John Monnette | 1,500,000 | 300,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 1,500,000 | 0 |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:55 PM Local Time
Silver Starts to Pull Away
John Monnette raised it up from the small blind and Nate Silver called from the big blind. The flop came and Monnette led out with a bet. Silver raised only to have Monnette three-bet. Silver called and the paired the board on the turn.
Monnette continued firing away with another bet and Silver stuck around for the on the river. Monnette unleashed another bullet but couldn't shake Silver who called again. Monnette showed for a missed straight draw while Silver held for two pair.
Nate Silver | 2,800,000 | 400,000 |
Eric Kurtzman | 1,500,000 | 100,000 |
John Monnette | 1,200,000 | -500,000 |