Geoffrey Mooney Eliminated in 2nd Place ($717,000)
Level 26
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Ottomar Ladva raised to 600,000 on the button, and Geoffrey Mooney shoved for 4,550,000 out of the big blind. Ladva snap-called with the chance to win the tournament.
Geoffrey Mooney: A♣5♠ 
Ottomar Ladva: A♦Q♣
Mooney was in rough shape with ace-five against the ace-queen of Ladva, and would need another miracle to once again remain in the tournament.
The dealer fanned out the monotone J♣6♣8♣ flop, giving Mooney the nut flush draw.
Both players turned a pair on the A♥ turn, which meant only a five or a club would help Mooney.
The Q♠ arrived on the river improving Ladva to top two pair, and Mooney took the runner-up spot, while Ladva became the champion of the $25,000 Main Event.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
51,750,000
6,050,000
|
6,050,000 |
|
Busted |