Ben Smith Eliminated In 8th Place ($14,343)
Level 27
: 12,000/24,000, 4,000 ante
Ben Smith went all in over the top of Hinkle's raise of 48,000 for a total of 274,000. Hinkle made the call and the cards were turned over:
Smith: 
Hinkle: 
It was a coin flip for Smith, but after the 
came on the flop his tournament life depended on a queen coming. No help would come on the turn as the 
hit the board, nor on the river 
. Smith departs in eighth place taking home $14,343.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,100,000
350,000
|
350,000 |
|
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|
Busted | |