Joseph Kuether Eliminated in 3rd Place ($218,983)
Joseph Kuether has just been eliminated at the hands of Will Jaffe. Kuether raised on the button and Jaffe called in the big blind. The jam-packed rail were desperate for a flop to create some fireworks and the dealer delivered.
Flop: 
Jaffe checked, Kuether bet 180,000, Jaffe check-raised to 390,000, Kuether moved all-in and Jaffe called.
| Jaffe |   |
| Kuether |   |
Jaffe was in the lead with top pair. The crown gathered around the tv screen in anticipation of the turn.
Turn: 
Jaffe hit a full-house
River: 
Jaffe had eliminated Kuether but it was all Brazilian noise as the South Americans started to cheer because their man Luis Campelo was now heads-up against Will Jaffe.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,713,000
1,713,000
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1,713,000 |
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Busted | |