Justin Gardenhire Eliminated in 3rd Place ($15,091)
Mark Martin opened for 50,000 on the button and was called by both Justin Gardenhire and Mike Tang. Everyone checked the 
, and a 
arrived. Gardenhire checked again, and Tang bet 75,000. Martin called, and Gardenhire made it 185,000. Tang came back with 385,000 total, forcing Martin out. Gardenhire tanked for a few minutes, squinting at his opponent's stack before announcing he was all in. Tang called with frightening speed.
"God, he's got queen-eight," Gardenhire said in disappointment.
It was only 
, though, and Gardenhire was ahead with 
for a turned full house. The dealer burned and brought forth the 
on the river, ruining Gardenhire's boat and giving Tang a winning eights full.
"Very well-played hand," Gardenhire said before heading to the payout desk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,530,000 | 1,330,000 |
|
1,400,000 | 125,000 |
|
Busted |