Hoenig Scoops Chen and Eliminates Federspiel
Level 16
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
James Chen raised to 12,000 in middle position which saw Ryan Hoenig call in the hijack, with both Pedro Neves in the small blind and Steve Federspiel in the big blind call.
The flop rolled out 8♥9♥2♦ and Neves checked to Federspiel who moved all in for 50,000 which saw Chen raise to 100,000. Hoenig moved all in for 213,000 and Neves folded while Chen called.
Steve Federspiel: K♠J♣9♦8♦4♠ 
Ryan Hoenig: A♠Q♣10♥8♠3♥
James Chen: J♦8♣5♦4♥2♣
Hoenig improved to a flush and nut low on the 5♥ turn and held up on the K♦ river to soar up the counts, while the midwestern poker grinder was eliminated from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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586,000
381,000
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381,000 |
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301,000
133,000
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133,000 |
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Busted | |