Michael Macchia Eliminated in 15th Place ($107,414)
Level 21
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Michael Macchia opened 250,000 in the cutoff and Brynjar Gigja defended the big blind.
The dealer spread a flop of J♥8♠8♣, and Gigja check-raised a bet of 250,000 to 600,000. Macchia put in a three-bet to 2,000,000 and Gigja jammed for about 4,500,000. Macchia was slightly covered and made the call.
Michael Macchia: A♠J♠
Brynjar Gigja: 9♦8♦
Gigja flopped trip eights and the 4♥ turn, and 8♥ river improved him to quads as Macchia left the table.