Mantel Stands Pat Against the Champ
Level 6
: Limits 600/1,200, 0 ante
John Monnette raised in the cutoff and Ariel Mantel and Martin Matranca called in the blinds.
All three players drew two and Mantel led out with a bet. Both opponents called.
Mantel then stood pat, while Matranca and Monnette drew one. Mantel bet again and only Monnette called this time.
Mantel again patted and led out as Monnette took one. Monnette folded and Mantel took down the pot against the defending champion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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45,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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23,000 | |
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21,000
-2,000
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-2,000 |
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