Moneymaker Active Off the Bat
Level 6
: 400/800, 800 ante
Sai Chiu raised to 1,800 from early position, and Kevin Malis called in middle position. Chris Moneymaker three-bet to 5,000 from the hijack, and both of his opponents called.
Action checked to Moneymaker on a 
flop, and he bet 5,500. Only Chiu called.
Chiu checked the 
turn to Moneymaker, who bet 7,500. Chiu called again.
Both players checked the 
river, and Chiu tabled 
, only to lose to Moneymaker's 
.
"Tens are in his wheelhouse," Moneymaker said as he raked in the first pot of the day at Table #442.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
125,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
||
|
71,700
-18,600
|
-18,600 |