2018 WinStar River Poker Series

Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info

2018 WinStar River Poker Series

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
73
Prize
$249,310
Event Info
Buy-in
$2,500
Prize Pool
$2,000,000
Entries
807
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
20,000

"Monkey" Mader Doubles Through Banghart

Level 8 : 400/800, 100 ante
Phil Mader, pictured at a different event.
Phil Mader, pictured at a different event.

We heard yelling and cursing in the aftermath of a hand between Nebraska natives Phil Mader and Jeff Banghart. The board had come {6-Hearts}{2-Spades}{5-Spades}{a-Hearts}{7-Diamonds} and Banghart was less than pleased.

"You sucked out on me, you monkey," he yelled at Mader, having had his {5-Clubs}{3-Clubs} for a flopped pair outdrawn by {a-Clubs}{k-Hearts} on the turn.

Mader chuckled and collected a double that left Banghart short. Banghart continued to rail against the beat and the dealer told him he needed to settle down. From the sound of the banter, it seemed Mader shoved on the flop.

"Oh, he's my buddy," Banghart said with a sigh.

"Where do you wanna get supper?" Mader asked.

"Wherever you're buying."

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Phil Mader us
Phil Mader
70,000
48,000
48,000
Profile photo of Jeff Banghart us
Jeff Banghart
8,500
-24,500
-24,500

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