Justin Gardenhire Eliminated in 2nd Place ($40,000)
Justin Gardenhire and Jeri Sieber agreed to a deal to chop the prize pool at $40,000 apiece, including the $10,000 World Series of Poker seat, and they played for the remaining prize money and the trophy.
In one hand, Gardenhire opened to 200,000 and Sieber called. Sieber check-called 200,000 on the 
flop then came out betting with 300,000 on the 
turn. Gardenhire called, and both checked the 
river.
Sieber showed 
.
"Can't beat it," Gardenhire said.
Then, Sieber raised to 165,000 on the button. Gardenhire called, and he checked the 
flop. Sieber bet 200,000 and called when Gardenhire moved all in for about 1.4 million.
Sieber: 
Gardenhire: 
The turn was a 
and the river a 
, and Sieber won the tournament with jacks full.
"Congratulations," Gardenhire said. "You played great."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted |