Mark Harraka Eliminated in 2nd Place ($66,570)
Level 30
: 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Mark Harraka called from the small blind, John Gardner raised from the big blind, and Harraka called.
The flop was 
and after Harraka checked, Gardner jammed to put Harraka to the test. Harraka called for his remaining stack of around 3.5 million and hands were revealed.
Mark Harraka: 
John Gardner: 
Both players flopped a pair and a gutshot, but it was Gardner ahead with top pair. The turn was the 
, and the board completed with the 
to officially put an end to the tournament.
Harraka will have to settle for the second-place prize of $66,570 following a great run, while Gardner has claimed the tournament victory and the top prize of $100,266.
A recap is to follow.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
27,400,000
7,400,000
|
7,400,000 |
|
Busted |