On Second and Third Place

Hello,

Great site! Well, I just participated in a home game by which payouts go to the first, second. and third.

Earlier, for $500, player 1 went all in. Player 2 for $700 followed and also went all in. Player 3 called and fortunately had still some chips at hand.

In the end, player 3 won therefore he has taken home both pots. Now, who should win the second place? Player 1 had a better hand compared to player 2 however the latter had more chips to start with. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Salomon
Salomon,

In a tournament when multiple players are eliminated, the eliminated player that had the most chips at the start of the hand gets the superior placing. Since player 2 had more chips, he will finish in 2nd.

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