Juha Helppi Eliminated in 3rd Place ($82,956)

Juha Helppi's tournament came to an end after two crucial hands failed to go the Finnish pro's way.

First, Jeff Thompson opened for a raise, Marco Johnson reraised, and Helppi made it four bets to play before the flop. Both opponents flatted and the flop came .

Johnson checked to Helppi, who obliged with a bet, and Thompson made it two bets to go. This folded Johnson, but Helppi came along to see the fall on the turn.

After Helppi checked, Thompson continued with a bet, and this moved Helppi off his hand.

Just a few hands later Johnson opened for a raise holding the button, Helppi reraised, and Thompson made it three bets to play. Johnson called, and Helppi did as well, although this put him all in for his last bet.

On the flop, Thompson bet out, and Johnson got out of the way.

Showdown:

Thompson:
Helppi:

Thompson had Helppi on the ropes with an overpair, and the turn () offered no help. The dealer burned and turned the river card, and the ended Helppi's tournament life in 3rd place.