06-25-2009 17:43 UTC-12

J.C. Alvarado Eliminated in 5th Place ($138,375)

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J.C. Alvarado - 5th Place

J.C. Alvarado opened the pot with a raise to 200,000. Two seats over, John Kabbaj raised to 700,000. Alvarado then moved all in for 1,250,000, and Kabbaj called to put him at risk.

Showdown
Alvarado: {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{Q-Spades}

Kabbaj:

{10-Clubs}

{10-Hearts}

Alvarado walked across the stage to stand with his cheering section as he awaited what would be his final board of the day. The dealer ran it out {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{6-Diamonds}

{J-Diamonds}

{7-Diamonds}

{J-Hearts}

. Kitai's pocket pair holds up, and his jacks over tens is good enough to send J.C. Alvarado to the rail. After his departing interview, Alvarado will pick up a check for nearly $140,000 as he heads out the door.

Tags: J.C. Alvarado John Kabbaj