Riordan Busts, Field Applauds
Defending champion John Riordan has been sent to the rail in the closing minutes of Level 21.
After a Matt Newcombe raise and Chet Farrell call, Riordan squeezed all in from the big blind for about 280,000 with 
. Newcombe folded, but Farrell called with 
and Riordan was unable to catch up.
Floorman Dennis made the announcement of Riordan's elimination and impressive showing in defense of his title, drawing a nice round of applause from the remaining field.
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