John Pierce Eliminated in 3rd Place ($76,528)
Level 31
: 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
John Pierce raised all in for 2,000,000 from the button and Ben Hanson snap-called from the small blind.
John Pierce: 
Ben Hanson: 
Pierce was behind needing help, but a queen appeared in the window on the 
leaving him drawing to running diamonds for a chop at best.
The turn did come red, but it was the 
, leaving Pierce drawing dead to the 
river and he made his exit in third place for $76,528.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
18,500,000
2,600,000
|
2,600,000 |
|
4,500,000
1,000,000
|
1,000,000 |
|
Busted |