02-27-2008 20:44 UTC-6

Michael Martin Eliminated in 2nd Place ($94,263)

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Michael Martin - Runner Up

Michael Martin limped in from the button and Ben Hock checked his big blind option. The flop came down {10-Hearts}

{10-Hearts}

{6-Spades}

{3-Hearts}

. Hock checked and Martin bet 23,000. Hock made a calculated call. The turn came the {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

. Hock again checked and Martin bet 54,000. After thinking for quite some time, Hock raised an additional 100,000. Martin moved all in and Hock called. The players showed:

Hock: {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

{6-Clubs}

Martin:

{8-Hearts}

{4-Hearts}

Hock had flopped top two pair but Martin had a flush draw. In front of an anxious crowd with no one sitting, the dealer threw down the {3-Clubs}

{3-Clubs}

on the river. Martin had missed and was eliminated in second place. He'll take home $94,263 for his impressive finish.

Tags: Ben Hock Michael Martin