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2022 World Series of Poker

Event #13: $1,500 Limit Hold'em
Jours 3
Event Info

2022 World Series of Poker

Résultats
Gagnant
Main Gagnante
32
Prix
$145,856
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$696,000
Entrants
522
Info Niveau
Niveau
34
Limites
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
0
Info Joueurs - Jour 3
Entrants
16
Joueurs Survivants
1

Event #13: $1,500 Limit Hold'em

Jour 3 terminé

Après les bagues le bracelet pour Michael Moncek (145.856$)

Niveau 34 : 250,000/500,000, 0 ante
Michael Moncek
Michael Moncek

Michael Moncek, a native of Chicago, had three World Series of Poker Circuit rings on his poker resume. But he had never won the game’s ultimate prize, a WSOP gold bracelet.

That has now changed after Moncek won Event #13: $1,500 Limit Hold’em, defeating Ben Ross after a back-and-forth heads-up match to earn the $145,856 top prize.

Moncek admits he had never played Limit Hold’em before this tournament. He had come to the WSOP expecting to play as many events as possible, and this one just happened to be the only event on the schedule that day.

“It feels awesome, especially in a game that I’ve never played before,” he said following his win. “I’m going to have to learn to play it now.”

Moncek had live tournament winnings of around $235,000 before this event. His best finish in a WSOP bracelet event was 16th in the Salute to Warriors tournament in 2019. Earlier this week, he had a chance to add to his career totals in a big way in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em tournament, but he was eliminated two spots shy of the money.

He didn’t get too bothered by that loss. He just jumped right into the next tournament he could find. “You just have to go win the next tournament you play,” he said about overcoming that disappointment.

Day 3 Action

Day 3 began with 16 players remaining out of a starting field of 522. A burst of action saw three eliminations within the first 10 minutes of the day. By the time the final table was set, Moncek was second in chips to 2015 Main Event champion Joe McKeehen, and it would be in two pots against McKeehen that he would take control of the tournament.

Early on during the final table, McKeehen had made the nut straight while Moncek was holding a set of tens. The river paired up, giving Moncek a full house and the big pot. He would later eliminate McKeehen in fifth place in another cooler, both flopping a straight on a board of {q-Diamonds}{10-Clubs}{9-Hearts}. Moncek’s, though, was higher with {k-Hearts}{j-Clubs}.

Moncek also knocked out Christoph Kwon in fourth and bracelet winner Yueqi Zhu in third place, setting up a heads-up battle with Ross. With Ross’ loud and exuberant rail cheering him on, Moncek ignored the noise and came back from a significant chip deficit. On the final hand, he made a flush with {3-Diamonds}{2-Diamonds} to crack the two pair of Ross.

Event #13: $1,500 Limit Hold'em Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryWinnings
1Michael MoncekUnited States$145,856
2Ben RossUnited States$90,150
3Yueqi ZhuUnited States$63,314
4Christoph KwonUnited States$45,178
5Joe McKeehenUnited States$32,761
6Steven WolanskyUnited States$24,149
7Fred LavassaniUnited States$18,100
8Nick PupilloUnited States$13,798
9Lee MarkholtUnited States$10,701

Moncek isn’t going to stop playing every tournament in sight, even with the bracelet in his possession. His goal is simple. “To win Player of the Year, what else,” he said.

Moncek did have one supporter on the rail during the final table, his friend Adam. They celebrated the victory together, but now it’s right back to work. Moncek’s plans for tomorrow:

“Register for the next tournament,” he said.

That concludes PokerNews’ coverage of Event 13. Follow along the rest of the 2022 WSOP at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas for all the action.

Tags: Ben RossChristoph KwonFred LavassaniJoe McKeehenLee MarkholtMichael MoncekNick PupilloSteven WolanskyYueqi Zhu

Ben Ross Eliminated in 2nd Place ($90,150)

Niveau 34 : 250,000/500,000, 0 ante
Ben Ross
Ben Ross

Heads-up on a {j-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}{5-Hearts} flop, Michael Moncek check-called a bet from Ben Ross.

The turn came the {q-Diamonds} and Ross bet again before Moncek raised.

"Alright, you win," Ross said while moving all in and Moncek snap-called with {3-Diamonds}{2-Diamonds} for a flush. Ross had two pair with {j-Hearts}{6-Hearts}.

The river came the {8-Diamonds} and Moncek's flush was enough to eliminate Ross in second place and earn the Chicago native his first WSOP bracelet and $145,856 first prize.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Michael Moncek us
Michael Moncek
WSOP 2X Winner
13,050,000 1,600,000
Ben Ross us
Ben Ross
Eliminé

Tags: Ben RossMichael Moncek

Moncek Cracks Jacks to Leave Ross on Fumes

Niveau 34 : 250,000/500,000, 0 ante

Michael Moncek raised the button and Ben Ross called.

The dealer spread a flop of {8-Spades}{7-Hearts}{5-Spades} and Ross check-raised. Moncek called.

The {7-Spades} hit the turn and Ross continued to bet, and Moncek called.

The {8-Hearts} completed the board and Ross fired another bullet. Moncek thought about it for a few seconds and pushed a stack of green ships across the line to call.

Ross tabled {j-Spades}{j-Hearts} before Moncek showed him the bad news with {q-Spades}{10-Spades}, turning a flush.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Michael Moncek us
Michael Moncek
WSOP 2X Winner
11,450,000 2,250,000
Ben Ross us
Ben Ross
1,600,000 -2,250,000

Tags: Michael MoncekBen Ross

Niveau: 34

Blinds: 125,000-250,000
Limits: 250,000-500,000

Ross Continues to Get Short

Niveau 33 : 200,000/400,000, 0 ante

Michael Moncek raised the button and Ben Ross three-bet from the big blind. Moncek called.

The flop came {10-Spades}{8-Diamonds}{7-Hearts} and Ross continued to bet before Moncek called.

The {3-Hearts} hit the turn and Ross check-called a bet from Moncek.

The {6-Clubs} hit the river and Ross instantly fired a bet into the middle. Moncek took a few seconds and made the call.

"You win," said Ross and he tabled {k-Hearts}{j-Hearts}.

The pot was shipped to Moncek as he showed {q-Hearts}{10-Hearts} for pair of tens.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Michael Moncek us
Michael Moncek
WSOP 2X Winner
10,550,000 1,550,000
Ben Ross us
Ben Ross
2,500,000 -1,550,000

Tags: Michael MoncekBen Ross

Top Pair Lifts Moncek to Big Lead

Niveau 33 : 200,000/400,000, 0 ante

Michael Moncek re-raised over a pre-flop raise and Ben Ross called. The flop came {5-Diamonds}{q-Hearts}{4-Hearts} and Moncek continued with a bet.

Ross called and both players checked the {8-Diamonds} turn. The river came the {5-Spades} and Moncek bet again. Ross called but mucked when Moncek showed {a-Spades}{q-Diamonds} for top pair.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Michael Moncek us
Michael Moncek
WSOP 2X Winner
9,000,000 800,000
Ben Ross us
Ben Ross
4,050,000 -800,000

Tags: Ben RossMichael Moncek