Chris Vitch Eliminated in 3rd Place ($80,000)
Level 18
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
2-7 Triple Draw:
The short-stacked Chris Vitch was on the button and raised to 80,000, which Brandon Adams called from the big.
Adams drew two and Vitch one. Adams then check-called a 40,000 bet and drew one while Vitch stood pat.
Adams checked for the second time and Vitch bet 80,000, leaving himself just 15,000 behind. Adams check-raised and Vitch called off. Adams then stood pat.
"Well, I've got a problem," said Vitch. He took his time before ultimately staying pat with 
. Unfortunately for him, it was no good as Adams held 
.
The final two are now on a short break as the tournament staff prepares for heads-up play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,415,000
425,000
|
425,000 |
|
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|
1,085,000
-130,000
|
-130,000 |
|
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Busted | |