Matthew Kaplan Eliminated in 3rd Place ($81,696)
Level 31
: 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Kevin Gerhart opened to 500,000 on the button and Matthew Kaplan defended from the big blind after doubling through Gerhart a few hands earlier.
Gerhart continued with a bet of 750,000 on the flop of and Kaplan check-raised all-in. Gerhart went into the tank before calling.
Matthew Kaplan:
Kevin Gerhart:
Kaplan was in the lead with a pair and straight draw while Gerhart had the better spade draw. The board ran out to give Gerhart the winning hand with a flush and send Kaplan home in third place.
"You're supposed to fold that hand, buddy," Kaplan said after shaking his opponent's hand.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Kevin Gerhart |
12,100,000
2,500,000
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2,500,000 |
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Matthew Kaplan | Busted | |
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