Jungleman and Texas Mike clashed sparks in a six-figure pot during Hellmuth's Home Game –

Jungleman and Texas Mike clashed sparks in a six-figure pot during Hellmuth's Home Game -
Jungleman and Texas Mike clashed in a six-figure pot during Hellmuth’s Home Game

Little by little, the level of guests on Hellmuth’s Home Game is rising. On this occasion, some true heavyweights took their seats at the table organized by the 17-time WSOP champion. Among them were the professionals Dan “Jungleman” Cates

United States
and “Texas” Mike Moncek
United States
, who had a fierce clash in a pot that reached six figures.

After facing off in numerous pots during the session, Mike opened a hand for $500 (at a $25/$50 table) with A Q from the SB. Cates made a 3-bet for $2,300 from the straddle with J J. Mike raised to $6,000 and Cates called.

The flop showed 2 4 10 and Mike continued betting, this time for $3,100, getting a quick call from his opponent. The turn brought the K and Mike decided to bet again, this time for $13,500, which made Cates call once more.

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After the 8 on the river, Texas Mike went all-in, covering the $58,775 that Jungleman had left. Dan Cates tanked for several minutes until he finally decided to call. This way, Jungleman took the $162,850 pot, the biggest of the night.

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“This hand is going to go viral!”, exclaimed an excited Hellmuth, at what he was witnessing. Rightly so…

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