03-14-2009 22:28 UTC-4

John Nixon Eliminated in 2nd Place ($177,619)

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John Nixon - 2nd Place

A handful of hands into heads-up play, John Nixon opened the action from the button for a raise to 100,000. Samuel Chartier reraised to 280,000. Nixon then moved all in and Chartier snap-called.

Showdown:
Chartier: {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{J-Clubs}

Nixon:

{A-Diamonds}

{10-Spades}

This would be it if Chartier could have his hand hold up.

The flop came down {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{J-Diamonds}

{5-Hearts}

, giving Chartier two pair and further control of the hand. The turn then brought the {5-Diamonds}

{5-Diamonds}

, meaning Nixon would need a five on the river to chop the pot. The river was the {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

though and that was it. Chartier's aces and jacks proved to be the best hand and give him the victory!

Nixon took home over $177,000 for his runner-up finish.

Tags: John Nixon Samuel Chartier