Rafael Monteiro Eliminated in 8th Place ($18,360)
PokerStars qualifier Engelberth Varela raised to 70,000 in middle position and PokerStars player Rafael Monteiro re-raised to 160,000 from the hijack. Action folded around to Varela and after a few moments, he four-bet to 390,000. Monteiro didn't appear to mind, promptly five-bet shoving for about 710,000.
Varela called and tabled , dominating Monteiro's . The board came down , offering no help to Monteiro. He'll take home $18,360 for his eighth-place showing.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Engelberth Varela |
2,300,000
875,000
|
875,000 |
Rafael Monteiro | Busted | |