James Armstrong Eliminated in 25th Place ($1,600)
Level 19
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
James Armstrong raised to 50,000 in early position before Keat O'Hearn three-bet to 100,000 in middle position. The table folded back around to Armstrong, who moved all in for 180,000. O'Hearn snap-called.
James Armstrong: 10♠10♣
Keat O'Hearn: A♠A♥
Armstrong had run his tens right into O'Hearn's aces, and the board ran out 7♣6♦5♦Q♣8♥ to send him to the rail in 25th place.
The next hand at this table, Cole McFarland was all in for 200,000 from the big blind and up against Nathan Allen on the button.
Cole McFarland: 8♥8♣
Nathan Allen: K♣Q♣
McFarland was racing for his tournament life, and the 5♣4♠2♠5♠2♣ board was safe for his eights as he secured the double up.