Joseph Alban Eliminated in 4th Place ($126,882); Jaffee Advances to the Championship Match
Level 24
: 12,000/24,000, 4,000 ante
On the first hand of the heads-up match between Jared Jaffee and Joseph Alban, Jaffee folded his button. On the second hand, Alban shoved for about 300,000 and Jaffee called.
Alban: 
Jaffee: 
The flop fell 
, keeping Jaffee ahead. The 
turn, however, gave Alban flush and straight outs in addition to a queen, but the 
river was no help, ending his tournament in fourth place.
Jaffee, meanwhile, will hold the chip lead in the the championship match against either Mike Watson or Mark Herm.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,353,000
283,000
|
283,000 |
|
||
|
Busted | |