Johnny Chan Eliminated By Barry Greenstein
Level 5
No-Limit Hold'em
The third elimination of the event has just taken place, as 10-time World Series of Poker gold bracelet winner Johnny Chan has fallen. He was eliminated by Barry Greenstein in stunning set-over-set fashion.
"All in and call," was the announcement from the dealer at the table with a board of 
in the middle. Chan was the player at risk, and he held the 
for a set of eights. Greenstein had the 
for top set and the most chips.
The river completed the board with the 
, which was no miracle for Chan, and he was eliminated. That's now three eliminations on the day, whereas last year only David Singer was eliminated on Day 1.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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236,000
90,000
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90,000 |
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Busted | |
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