Kevin Mathias Eliminated in 21st Place ($2,119)
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 500 ante
Kevin Mathias may have won the opening event of Western New York Poker Challenge for $6,514, but he won't be winning the last.
After the bubble burst, Mathias got his last 33,500 all in preflop and was racing against chip leader Jerry Calvaneso.
Mathias: 
Calvaneso: 
Mathias was on his feet and watched the flop come down 
. Calvaneso flopped a set to take a commanding lead. The 
turn actually left Mathias drawing dead, and after the 
was run out on the river, he made his way to the payout desk in 21st place to collect $2,119.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
490,000 | 30,000 |
|
Busted |