

, Spegal bets 60,000, Friedberg raises to 240,000, Spegal reraises, Friedberg moves all in, and Spegal quickly calls with 
-- top pair. Friedberg shows 
for an overcard, bottom pair, and a backdoor flush draw. Friedberg needs to improve to stay alive. The turn card is the
, and Friedberg needs a queen, a deuce, or a diamond. The river card is the
, and Mike Spegal takes the pot. Jon Friedberg is eliminated in third place, earning $101,276. The next player eliminated will receive $155,645 for second place, while the winner will take home $252,290.

, and both players check. The turn card is the
, Spegal checks, Smith bets 80,000, and Spegal calls. The river card is the
, and both players check. 

, and both players check. The turn card pairs the board with the
, Smith bets 25,000, Spegal raises to 75,000, and Smith folds. Spegal takes the pot.
, and both players check. The turn card is the 
, Smith bets 35,000, and Spegal folds. Smith takes the pot.