Kevin Koch Eliminated in 8th Place ($5,694)
Level 23
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Michael Sanders opened to 70,000 from the hijack and saw Kevin Koch three-bet all in for his last remaining chips. Sanders called and the two turned up their hands for the runout.
Kevin Koch: 
Michael Sanders: 
Koch quickly found time running out as Sanders smashed the flop 
, hitting top two pair and leaving him needing to hit running outs to stay alive. The turn 
left him drawing dead and the river 
completed the runout, resulting in Koch leaving the tournament in eighth place, good for a payday of $5,694.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,325,000
375,000
|
375,000 |
|
Busted |