Stephen Chidwick Eliminated in 6th Place ($43,120)
Level 27
: 20,000/40,000, 0 ante
Calen McNeil raised from middle position, and Todd Brunson called from the small blind. Stephen Chidwick three-bet from the big blind, and McNeil made it four-bets. Brunson called, and Chidwick five-bet for less than another full bet. Brunson and McNeil both called.
McNeil fired into the side pot after Brunson checked the 
flop. Brunson called. The turn came 
, and Brunson checked once more. McNeil bet.
"How did I get into this mess?" Brunson wondered aloud. Finally, he folded.
McNeil: 
Chidwick: 
McNeil's aces, flush draw and low draw had Chidwick almost dead. The river brought another 8, and McNeil scooped the massive pot, sending Chidwick to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,775,000
465,000
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465,000 |
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110,000
165,000
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165,000 |
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Busted | |
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