James Mackey Eliminated in 3rd Place ($286,000)
Straight after James Mackey doubled through Neil Channing, it was looking like it was about to happen all over again. This time, Mackey was all-in holding 
against Channing's 
.
The 

flop and Mackey's rail would be up on their feet celebrating. The
turn changed nothing and it was looking like Mackey was in very good shape to give himself a real chance at making a run at the title.
River: 
The poker gods had different ideas as the devastating river would give Channing the best hand, eliminating Mackey in third place and sending Channing into the heads-up battle with an unprecedented chip lead.