Griffin Benger Eliminated by James Romero Two Spots From the Money

James Romero was under the gun and raised to 470,000. David Eldridge was to his immediate left and called. Griffin Benger was on the button and three-bet to 4,800,000, leaving himself about 800,000 behind.

Romero went into the tank and thought about it before deciding to call. Eldridge folded. Before the flop came down, Romero piled a stack of chips in the middle in front of him, putting Benger to the test for his remaining chips.

The flop came and the action was on Benger. The tournament clock showed 122 players, just three players away from the money. Benger went into the tank for a few minutes before one more player dropped, putting the tournament just two players from the money. After a few more minutes, the tournament director announced that hand-for-hand play was being implemented. Several minutes later, a player from another table called the clock. Benger had 60 seconds to go before he was forced to make a decision. Just a few seconds in, Benger called.

"Ace king", he said, tabling . Romero tabled , and the dealer put the on the turn, and the on the river. Benger was eliminated in 121st place, just two spots from the money.