Three Platinum Pass Winners Clash
Pedro Gonzalez Buitrago raised to 600 from the early position and Esteban Garcia three-bet to 1,700 from mid-position. Action folded to Paul Michaelis on the button who made the call and so did Buitrago.
The flop came 
for both Buitrago and Garcia to check. Michaelis bet 2,100 and only Garcia made the call.
The turn brought them the 
, Garcia took over the initiative and bet 3,000. Michaelis flicked in some chips for the call.
The river completed the board with the 
, Garcia continued with a bet of 6,000. Michaelis looked at Garcia's stack and tried to determine how much he had behind. After staring at it while considering his options, Michaelis opted to fold.
All three players have won a Platinum Pass with Buitrago winning the SECOOP Challenge - 8 Stamps Freeroll, Garcia conquered his Pass in the Moneymaker PSPC Tour in Seminole Hard Rock, and Michealis won the EPT Prague Main Event less than three weeks ago.
Also seated at the table are Adam Owen, Scott Margereson, and Kristen Bicknell.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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63,000
63,000
|
63,000 |
|
62,000
62,000
|
62,000 |
|
61,000
61,000
|
61,000 |
|
59,000
59,000
|
59,000 |
|
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|
56,000
56,000
|
56,000 |
|
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|
45,000
45,000
|
45,000 |
|
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