02-23-2010 10:12 UTC-12

Steve Stolzmann Eliminated in 18th Place ($20,089)

[user75032]

Steve Stolzmann made the daring play. After David Miscikowski opened for 55,000 and Sam Stein called on the button, Stolzmann moved all in for another 386,000 on top. That was enough to fold Miscikowski, but Stein deliberated far longer. With a huge stack at his disposal, he decided to take a shot to eliminate Stolzmann.

Stolzmann tabled {7-Diamonds}

{7-Diamonds}

{7-Spades}

against Stein's {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

{J-Hearts}

and the race was on. Stein emerged victorious by pairing his jack, {Q-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

{J-Diamonds}

{3-Diamonds}

{6-Spades}

{2-Hearts}

. Stolzmann earns $20,089 for finishing in 18th place.

Tags: Sam Stein Steve Stolzmann