An Tran Eliminated in 8th Place ($25,122)

Jason Mercier limped in from UTG, Chris Biondino limped behind him, Steven Burkholder completed the small blind and An Tran checked his option in the big blind.

The flop was {K-Hearts}

. Everyone checked to Mercier, who bet 36,000. Biondino foilded, Burkholder check-raised to 111,000 and Tran three-bet all in for an additional 298,000. Mercier folded and Burkholder called.

Tran {J-Clubs}

Burkholder {A-Hearts}

It was the dreaded set-over-set, Burkholder's set of fives leading Tran's set of deuces. The turn was the {K-Spades}

, the river was the {Q-Clubs}

and Tran could not improve, hitting the rail in 8th place. He'll take home $25,122 for his finish.

With that pot, Burkholder took the chip lead with 925,000.

2009 World Series of Poker

2009 World Series of Poker

An Tran Eliminated in 8th Place ($25,122)