Joe Villella Eliminated in 5th Place ($47,905)
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Level 25
Hold 'Em
Brandon Guss raised from the button and was three-bet by Jim Collopy from the small blind. Joe Villella called all in for less out of the big blind and Guss called Collopy's raise. The flop came 
and Guss folded to Collopy's bet. Collopy turned over 
for middle pair and Villella was in trouble with 
. The turn of and river 
would change nothing and Villella was eliminated in fifth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,100,000
260,000
|
260,000 |
|
||
|
Busted | |
, keeping Guss' fours in the lead and allowing him to double up. He now has about 220,000 in chips.
hit the felt. Hang checked and Guss rapped the table back. The 
turned, prompting Hang to fire out a bet. Guss went into the tank for over a minute before releasing his cards. Hang picked up the pot and now has about 1.9 million in chips. Guss, on the other hand, has dropped to 145,000.
and Collopy check-raised Hang's continuation bet and Hang made the call. The turn was the 
and Collopy led out and Hang would make it two bets to go. Collopy called.
and both players checked. Collopy turned over 
for a baby flush and Hang mucked to give Collopy the pot.
and Hang instantly bet out 20,000 - enough to put Guss all in. Guss called for his tournament life and the cards were turned on their backs.
for a pair of sixes
for two pair, kings and fours
and both players checked. The turn was the