Kelly Vande Mheen Eliminated in 6th Place ($7,319)
Level 23
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Kelly Vande Mheen and Michael Childers got their stacks in the middle preflop when they each picked up a big ace.
Kelly Vande Mheen: 
Michael Childers: 
Childers had Vande Mheen covered and at risk for his tournament life. The board ran out 
, improving neither player, and Childer's ace-king high took down the massive pot.
For his sixth-place performance in the main event, Vande Mheen will take home $7,319.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,340,000
830,000
|
830,000 |
|
Busted |