John Juanda Eliminated in 5th Place ($97,989)
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John Juanda has finally succumbed here at the final table, finishing in 5th place for nearly $100,000. He got involved in a hand with chip leader Frank Kassela and here's how the boards looked.
Kassela: (X)(X) / / (X)
Juanda: (X)(X) / / (X)
After Jennifer Harman brought in with the , Kassela completed and then Juanda called. Harman folded. On the next street, Kassela check-called a bet from Juanda. On fifth street, Kassela check-called again. Both players wound up checking sixth and then Kassela checked to Juanda on seventh. The multi-bracelet winner bet his last 135,000 and Kassela called.
"I think I got a scooper," said Juanda as he turned up the for kings up.
"Three aces," responded Kassela, turning up the . That was good enough to best Juanda and send him to the rail. Kassela moved up to about 2.5 million chips.