06-16-2009 14:40 UTC-12

Jeff Kimber Eliminated in 2nd Place ($145,656), J.C. Tran Wins!

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Jeff Kimber - 2nd Place

Jeff Kimber opened for 120,000 from the button and J.C. Tran called from the big blind.

The flop came down {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

{7-Spades}

{7-Hearts}

. Tran checked to Kimber, who bet 75,000. Tran made the call. The turn was the {8-Spades}

{8-Spades}

and Tran led out for 100,000. Kimber moved all in and Tran called.

Kimber {6-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

{4-Spades}

{4-Diamonds}

{3-Clubs}

Tran

{K-Spades}

{Q-Hearts}

{8-Clubs}

{8-Hearts}

Tran's supporters erupted in cheers as the hands were turned over, Tran with eights full of sevens and Kimber drawing dead. The river was the {3-Spades}

{3-Spades}

and Tran at last had all the chips in front of him, winning his second WSOP bracelet and $235,685.

For his runner-up finish, Kimber will take $145,656 back to England.