Michael Michnik Eliminated in 4th Place ($70,644)

Under the gun, Michael Michnik opened the pot with a raise to 80,000. When the betting passed around to big blind Samuel Chartier, he peeked at his hole cards, capped them with an orange chip, and eyed up his opponent. After a moment, he slid out two big stacks of gray chips for a total re-raise to 232,000. Michnik removed his sunglasses, sunk back in his chair and announced, "All in." Chartier quickly called.

"Ace-jack," said Chartier. Michnik let out a big sigh of relief as he turned over the same hand. "I'm happy for a chop," came the response from the at-risk Michnik

Showdown:
Michnik: {A-Spades}

Chartier:

The flop brought {5-Spades}

, and Michnik reacted as if his fate was already sealed. "Freerollin'!" said one of Chartier's railbirds, referring to the fact that Chartier could not lose the hand.

Fourth street was lots of trouble as the {Q-Clubs}

gave Chartier the bigger flush draw. Sure enough, the {9-Clubs}

spiked on the river, drawing a big reaction from the now-thinning crowd of spectators. Michnik looked disgusted for a moment as he dropped his head into his hands. For the second time today, a player has been four-flushed to the exit, and this time hit a little too close to home for Michnik.

After taking just a second to gather himself, Michael Michnik wished the remaining three players the best and headed over to collect his payout.

Tags: Michael Michnik Samuel Chartier

2009 WSOP Circuit - Caesars Atlantic City

2009 WSOP Circuit - Caesars Atlantic City

Michael Michnik Eliminated in 4th Place ($70,644)