Joey Hiudt Eliminated in 3rd Place ($48,219)
Level 31
: 80,000/160,000, 80,000 ante
George Janssen raised to 400,000 on the button with 
and Joey Hiudt called with 
in the small blind. Gregory Wood also came along from the big blind with 
and the flop came 
.
Hiudt led out for 550,000 with top pair and Wood got out of the way while Janssen called with a pair of fives. The turn brought the 
and Hiudt shoved all in for 2,295,000. Janssen made a quick call after making the best hand and Hiudt couldn't believe what he saw.
Hiudt was drawing to just two outs and the 
on the river was not one of them. Hiudt exited the tournament in third place but will still take home nearly $50,000 for his efforts today.
The final two players are taking a quick break while the table is prepared for heads-up play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,980,000
5,280,000
|
5,280,000 |
|
6,675,000
1,625,000
|
1,625,000 |
|
Busted |