Matthew Hayes Eliminated in 17th Place ($11,129)
Level 35
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Hai Nguyen opened the action with a raise to 1,075,000 from under the gun. When the action reached Matthew Hayes in the small blind, he moved all in. The big blind quickly folded, and Nguyen asked for a count. Once the dealer confirmed 3,475,000, Nguyen made the call to put Hayes at risk.
Matthew Hayes: Q♠9♠
Hai Nguyen: A♦9♦
The board ran out 4♥3♥6♥, giving both players hope but favoring Nguyen’s ace-high. The 3♦ turn changed nothing, and Hayes needed a queen to stay alive. The river brought the 10♥, and with no help in sight, Hayes hit the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
13,650,000
2,500,000
|
2,500,000 |
|
Busted |