Leah Eliminated, Takes Lead in Horseshoe Hammond Casino Championship

Mike Leah was all in preflop holding , and Kevin Olsta had him at risk with . The board ran out , and Leah was eliminated.

Although he didn't win today, Leah is in the lead to lock up a seat in the Southern Comfort 100 Proof. World Series of Poker National Championship.

At each stop on the World Series of Poker Circuit tour, the player who accumulates the most points throughout the series is crowned the casino champion. Each casino champion earns a seat in the National Championship.

This year, the National Championship will take place at Harrah's New Orleans - the final stop on the tour. In 2012, the National Championship paid out 18 places, with the 18th-place finisher (Allen Kessler) earning $22,278. Ryan Eriquezzo, the winner, pocketed $416,051.

With a third, a fourth, and now a deep run in the Main Event, Leah has put himself in great position to grab a seat in New Orleans.