David Gerassi Eliminated in 9th Place ($8,399)
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David Gerassi's magical ride was just derailed, and after he built a big stack throughout the day by playing untraditional hands like 
and 
, of course he crashed and burned holding a monster.
Gerassi moved all-in over the top of an opening raise by Nicholas Immekus - our chip leader going into the hand - but he was snapped off.
Showdown:
Gerassi: 
Immekus: 
Despite finding a pair of cowboys in the hole, the second-best hand in poker was second-best for Gerassi, as Immekus tabled aces for the second time at this final table.
The final board failed to bring Gerassi any more miracles, and after the 
hit the board, Gerassi stood up to make his exit. The gracious Gerassi shook Immekus' hand and told him "nice hand" before heading to the cashier's cage to collect his $8,399 for an 8th place finish.
Immekus continues to run over the final table, and he now holds the biggest stack in the room by a large margin.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
16,300,000 | 6,160,000 |
|
Busted |