Jason Seitz Eliminated in 8th Place ($9,582)
Level 23
: 10,000/20,000, 3,000 ante
Jason Seitz opened for 45,000 under the gun and was called by Ervin Bjerga in middle position. In the small blind, Ken Pates announced a reraise and made it 145,000 to go. Seitz called, as did Bjerga, bloating the pot to more than 400,000. Pates fired 135,000 on the 
flop, and Seitz immediately shoved in for about 200,000. Bjerga folded, and Pates called just as quickly.
Pates: 
Seitz: 
Seitz needed a third queen, but the turn was a 
and the river a 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,625,000
423,000
|
423,000 |
|
Busted |
brought little help.
, bringing a few more outs for Vincent, though a heart wouldn't help now.
for aces full, while Pates had 
for kings full.
turned, and a third jack (
) sealed the win for Stevermer.
flop gave Bjerga a leading pair, but he still had plenty of outs to fade as Vang had a straight draw and an overcard. Running 
and 
when Dennis Stevermer bet 200,000. Ken Pates raised to 600,000, and Stevermer pushed all in. Pates made the call.
for a gutshot and a flush draw. "Good call."
on the felt, pairing the board and keeping Pates' kings best. The tournament director counted down stacks, and Pates had his opponent covered by about 100,000. He embraced the small crowd that had gathered on the rail for him before shaking Stevermer's hand and accepting his congratulations.