Sameer Rattonsey Eliminated in 6th Place (PHP 1,317,000)

Sameer Rattonsey has just been eliminated at the hands of none other than his fellow countrymen, Amit Varma.

Rattonsey's last hand began when Nicholas Hong opened it up to 55,000 from under the gun. Amit Varma then flat-called the button and Rattonsey came along for the ride in the small blind.

Flop: {j-Clubs} {9-Diamonds} {2-Diamonds}

The flop was where all the action was at. The play was checked to Varma on the button and he threw out 125,000. Rattonsey then thought desperately for more than a minute before shoving all in. Wong got out of the way and Varma snap called as he would put Rattonsey in danger.

Rattonsey: {j-Hearts} {10-Spades}
Varma: {q-Diamonds} {10-Diamonds}

Rattonsey's top-pair against Varam's big draw that would get there as an {8-Hearts} hit the turn. The {9-Clubs} river changed nothing and it was home in 6th place for Rattonsey.