Mike Sandler Eliminated in 2nd Place ($18,630)
Mike Sandler found himself at a severe chip disadvantage entering heads-up play, and within minutes he found himself all-in and hoping for a double.
Joe McKeehen had continued his relentless aggression with yet another preflop shove, knowing that even he was called and beaten, he'd still hold a huge chip lead. Sandler made the call with 
to find himself out in front of the 22-year old pro's 
, but as she had been all day, fate sat squarely in McKeehen's corner.
The dealer fanned a flop of 
and just like that Sandler was on the ropes. Needing to catch a king or some sort of runner-runner combination to make a straight, Sandler watched as the turn (
) and river (
) missed him completely.
Sandler offered McKeehen a sincere congratulations before heading to the payout desk to collect his $18,630 for a well-deserved runner-up finish.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,910,000 | |
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Busted | |