Jamie Armstrong Eliminated in 17th Place ($19,708)

Michael Blanovsky raised to 36,000 from UTG+1 and Jamie Armstrong called from early position. The flop fell {8-Diamonds} {3-Clubs} {K-Clubs} and Blanovsky check-called a bet of 45,000 by Armstrong.

The turn card came {4-Diamonds} and Blanovsky led out again, this time sliding 165,000 forward. Armstrong came along and the river fell {9-Clubs} . Blanovsky announced that he was all-in and Armstrong made the quick call, only to hear the fatal pronouncement of "trip threes" from Blanovsky as he showed his {4-Clubs} {4-Spades} .

Armstrong was visibly upset with Blanovsky's catch on the turn, shooting out of his chair as he headed to the cashier's cage with a 17th place finish. He earned $19,708 for his run to Day 3 of this event.