Hellmuth Ends Negreanu's Shot at Title Defense
Level 14
Limit Flop/Draw: 13,000-25,000, 25,000-50,000 Limits
Stud Games: 5,000 Ante, 7,000 Bring-In, 25,000 Completion, 25,000-50,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 12,000/18,000 Ante, 6,000-12,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 5,000 Ante, 7,000 Bring-In, 25,000 Completion, 25,000-50,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 12,000/18,000 Ante, 6,000-12,000 Blinds
Pot-Limit Omaha
Daniel Negreanu opened to 42,000 from the button and Phil Hellmuth potted from the big blind, covering Negreanu who had around 80,000 behind. Negreanu called, putting himself at risk.
Daniel Negreanu: A♦10♥8♦5♣ 
Phil Hellmuth: Q♥Q♠10♣5♠
Negreanu made two pair on the 5♥8♠7♠ flop to pull ahead but Hellmuth improved to a flush on the 9♠ turn. Negreanu found no help on the 3♦ river and exited the tournament area while the pot was pushed to Hellmuth.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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830,000
55,000
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55,000 |
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Busted | |
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