06-11-2008 15:28 UTC-7

Paul Magriel Eliminated in 40th ($3,833)

Shamus

Paul "X-22" Magriel

Before the flop, Paul "X-22" Magriel raised to 7,000, and Eugene Todd reraised to 20,000 behind him. Magriel thought a moment and called, committing his remaining chips to do so.

Magriel {4-Diamonds}

{4-Diamonds}

{K-Spades}

{K-Hearts}

{8-Hearts}

Todd

{5-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{A-Diamonds}

{5-Hearts}

"Oh, you have my hearts, too," said Magriel, as the players stood up to see what the dealer would bring.

The flop came {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

{6-Spades}

{6-Clubs}

. Then the {5-Spades}

{5-Spades}

on the turn gave Todd fives full of sixes. Only a king could save Magriel.

The river was the {2-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

, and Magriel was eliminated.

Tags: Paul Magriel