Brammer One Card Away From Elimination
Action folded to Christopher Brammer on the button and he moved all in for 430,000. Phil Hellmuth asked for a count from the big blind and ended up making the call.
| Showdown |
Hellmuth:   |
Brammer:   |
Hellmuth used pocket fives to knock out Stephane Girault, and he was looking to do it to Brammer as well. The 
made that a strong possibility as it gave Hellmuth a set, but it also gave Brammer a flush draw. The 
turn was of no consequence, and Brammer needed to catch a non-eight heart on the river to stay alive. The dealer burned one last time and put out the 
. Brammer spiked his heart and his supporters went wild on the rail; meanwhile, Hellmuth sat silently while staring at the board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,090,000
-430,000
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-430,000 |
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900,000
245,000
|
245,000 |
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