Matthew Wantman Eliminated in 9th Place ($25,200)
Level 16
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Matthew Wantman was all-in and at risk to Jesse Lonis for his last 90,000.
Matthew Wantman: 8♦8♥
Jesse Lonis: A♠J♣
Wantman remained ahead on the Q♥10♣2♣ flop, but Lonis picked up a Broadway draw. The 8♠ turn gave Wantman a set, but added more straight outs for Lonis.
The 9♦ river gave Lonis his straight, and "Bucky" was eliminated in 9th place.