Matt Salsberg had a stack to match his dreams for long periods in this tournament. The TV writer/producer won WPT Paris a month ago, and an EPT trophy would've made his mantle piece nice and symmetrical.

It wasn't to be though as he busted in 16th place. Down to around 500,000 he pushed all in and was called by the burgeoning Ismael Bojang.

Salsberg:
Bojang:

The board ran to pair the German's ace.

Salsberg had a big smile on his face and wished everyone luck before he exited stage-left.