06-04-2008 18:13 UTC-7

Russ Harriman Eliminated in Fifth Place

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Couldn't Russell anything up this time

After dwindling to just 85,000 or so, Russ Harriman had to make a move sometime, and he actually had a hand when he stuck his chips in.

He reraised all in to a raise from Greg Alston, and was delighted to see that Alston's {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{J-Spades}

was well behind his own {Q-Clubs}

{Q-Clubs}

{Q-Diamonds}

. But this is poker, and starting ahead doesn't always guarantee you stay ahead. The board came down {2-Diamonds}

{2-Diamonds}

{3-Spades}

{A-Diamonds}

(a little punch in the air from Alston), {5-Clubs}

{5-Clubs}

(Harriman picking up a few extra outs to split the pot) {5-Spades}

{5-Spades}

(it's all over).

Much good-natured handshaking and back-slapping, and Harriman took his leave and headed for the cash desk.

Tags: Gregory Alston Russ Harriman