Brian Mahler Eliminated in 3rd Place ($33,241)
Level 26
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Brian Mahler was in the small blind and ended up getting it all in for close to 3,000,000 against John Major in the big blind, who covered.
Brian Mahler: 9♣9♦
John Major: A♠A♣
"I think I'm in trouble," said Mahler as the cards were tabled.
"You still got a chance," replied Major.
The board of 10♣8♥5♠5♦2♦ offered no help to Mahler, and his impressive tournament run came to an end.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
10,800,000
3,000,000
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
4,550,000
450,000
|
450,000 |
|
|
Busted | |