Michael Christ Eliminated in 17th Place ($12,209)
Ryan Hoenig raised to 150,000 and Michael Christ defended his big blind.
Heads up on a flop of K♣10♣2♥, Christ check-called a bet of 150,000.
Christ took the initiative on the 2♦ turn and bet 300,000. Hoenig called.
The river peeled the Q♦ and Christ cut out 500,000 and pushed it forward.
Hoenig went deep into the tank bemoaning his decision.
"I don't know what to do here..." but eventually he flicked in the call and Christ responded, "Good call.".
Michael Christ: A♣10♥6♠4♥3♠ 
Ryan Hoenig: A♥A♠10♠7♣5♣
Hoenig's aces were good to scoop the pot and Christ was left short.
The Very Next Hand
Christ was unable to get a piece of the pot against Lawrence Brandt 2♠10♦8♥ when the board completed 4♠ and 5♥.
Lawrence Brandt: A♥6♣4♠4♥2♥
Christ's hand quickly hit the muck and he, unfortunately, won't be the back-to-back Big O champion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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3,300,000
925,000
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925,000 |
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2,650,000
500,000
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500,000 |
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Busted | |
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