Marco Johnson Eliminated in 8th Place ($12,390)
Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 2,000 ante
No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw
On the first hand back from break, Ryan Hughes opened with a raise to 17,000. Action folded to Maco Johnson, who moved all in with a shorter stack. Before the dealer could finish counting, Hughes called.
Johnson stood pat.
"I have a straight, Hughes said, then took one.
Johnson showed 
for a ten-eight smooth, while Hughes had 
. He needed a nine, three, or two to eliminate Johnson. His last card was a and that did it.
Johnson was eliminated in eighth place, collecting $12,390 for his efforts.
The final seven players are now redrawing for seats at the unofficial final table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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505,000
65,000
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65,000 |
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Busted | |
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