Mike Marn Eliminated in 5th Place ($10,478)
The action folded to Rodney Spriggs, who moved all-in for around 600,000 chips. Kenny Baggett and Simon Webster folded, but Mike Marn snap-called from the big blind.
Mike Marn:
Rodney Spriggs:
"That's about the worst hand I could be up against," Spriggs said, standing up.
Marn was up on his feet to join him when the flop came . Spriggs flopped a straight to put Marn well behind. The players all reacted with disbelief.
Marn would need a nine or ace to chop or running cards to a full house to stay alive in the tournament. The turn brought the , leaving Marn with just the chop outs.
The river paired the board with the , and Marn makes an unexpected exit in 5th place for $10,478.
"I've gotta go back to playing more stupid," Spriggs said after Marn left the table. "That's how I win these things."
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Rodney Spriggs |
1,230,000
355,000
|
355,000 |
Mike Marn | Busted |