Rick Murray Eliminated in 8th Place ($7,605)
Level 24
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Rick Murray got it started with a limp on the button, and Roger Van Valkenburg raised from the big blind to 160,000, which was called by Murray.
The flop came 7♥9♣10♦. Van Valkenburg bet 150,000, and Murray responded with an all-in. Van Valkenburg quickly called to put Murray at risk.
Rick Murray: 9♦8♦[allin\
Roger Van Valkenburg: A♥10♥
Murray was behind, but had plenty of outs as he held an open-ended straight draw and a pair.
The 5♥ was a brick, and the 7♠ was the last card Murray would see in the tournament to be eliminated in eighth place.
Murray earned $7,605 for his finish.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,740,000
130,000
|
130,000 |
|
Busted |