Steven McKuin Eliminated in 13th Place ($3,550)
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 6,000 ante
There was 238,000 in the middle on a turn board of J♣8♥3♥4♣ when Thai Ha checked his small blind to Steven McKuin in early position.
McKuin bet the pot and was met with a check-raise all in from the chip leader. McKuin called for about 650,000 total and was at risk in the biggest pot of the tournament.
Steven McKuin: A♠Q♠J♠8♣
Thai Ha: 6♣5♠4♠3♣
Ha held bottom two pair plus an open-ended straight draw and a flush draw against McKuin's top two pair.
McKuin was unable to fade the draws however as the K♣ fell on the turn to give Ha the massive pot and score another elimination.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,900,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Busted | |