Scott Epstein Eliminated in 8th Place ($19,365)

Scott Epstein completed with a {5-} , and Chris Bjorin raised with a {7-} , Epstein called, geting short on chips. Bjorin kept the lead on fourth and fifth, and he bet it both times. Epstein called, and the bet on fifth street put him all in for less. The boards read like so:

Epstein: {8-} {2-} / {5-} {q-} {6-}
Bjorin: {a-} {2-} / {7-} {9-} {J-}

Both players pulled a five on sixth street, but it was a much better card for Bjorin. He had a ninety-five, and he pulled a blank {10-} on the river. Epstein needed to improve to beat that nine-five, but he paired the {8-} instead, sending him on his way.