02-27-2008 16:47 UTC-5

Howard Wolper Eliminated in 9th Place ($14,508)

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9th Place - Howard Wolper

Action folded around to Michael Martin in the cutoff seat. Martin raised to 15,000. Howard Wolper moved all in from the big blind and Martin called immediately. The players showed:

Martin: {3-Hearts}

{3-Hearts}

{3-Diamonds}

Wolper:

{A-Diamonds}

{2-Clubs}

The flop missed Wolper, coming down {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

{9-Spades}

{4-Spades}

. The crowd cheered, clearly on Martin's side. The turn brought the {10-Diamonds}

{10-Diamonds}

. Again a collective sigh of relief was heard from the gallery. The {Q-Diamonds}

{Q-Diamonds}

on the river sealed the deal and Martin's pair of threes were best. Wolper casually headed for the payout table where he will collect $14,508 for his strong finish in this event.

Tags: Howard Wolper Michael Martin