Greg Mueller Eliminated in 3rd Place ($89,673)
Level 27
Limit Hold'em
Action folded to Steven Wolansky who raised from the small blind. Greg Mueller called out of the big blind and the flop brought 
. Wolansky led out and Mueller raised. Wolansky called to see a turn.
The 
hit the turn and Wolansky checked. Mueller led.
"Raise," instantly proclaimed Wolansky.
Mueller, who had less than one big bet behind, called it off.
"You hit the nine, didn't you?" said Mueller. Wolansky nodded and showed 
. A frustrated Mueller replied with 
for a pair of eights.
The 
finished off the board and Mueller, last year's runner-up, was eliminated in 3rd place. He will collect $89,673 in tournament winnings.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,480,000 | 540,000 |
|
1,420,000 | 270,000 |
|
Busted |
/
prompted two checks and Mueller fanned 
for a pair of queens. Wolansky mucked and Mueller dragged it in.
for a wheel and a scoop.
/
, bringing a third spade to the felt. Malm checked and Wolansky bet 38,000. Malm cut out a raise to 140,000 and Wolansky took about thirty seconds before calling.
to take the pot. He said he had a straight flush before the last draw.