Stefan Kegley Eliminated in 2nd Place ($48,758)
Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
After battling it out with Donald Nimneh heads-up, Stefan Kegley was down to only 10 big blinds when he moved all in. Nimneh made the call to put him at risk and the cards were tabled.
Stefan Kegley: 9♣9♥
Donald Nimneh: J♥10♦
Kegley was ahead with his pocket pair, and the flop of 3♥6♠9♦ was perfect to give him top set. but the runout was absolutely brutal as it came Q♣K♠ to give Nimneh a runner-runner straight.
Kegley was left stunned at what just occurred and he exited the room in disbelief as the tournament's runner-up, good for a prize of $48,758.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,440,000
5,940,000
|
5,940,000 |
|
Busted |