Rami Hammoud Eliminated in 6th Place ($1,750,000)
Hand #137: Rami Hammoud raised to 12,500,000 from under the gun leaving himself 4,000,000 behind. Lucas Jumalon called in the next position.
The flop came 8♠6♠2♠ and Hammoud shoved for 4,000,000. Jumalon called.
Rami Hammoud: Q♥J♠
Lucas Jumalon: A♥5♥
The turn was the 2♣ and the river was the 4♥ sending Hammoud to the rail in sixth place, taking home $1,750,000. Jumalon now sits with over 300 million in chips with five players remaining.
Speaking to Jeff Platt afterwards, Hammoud said: "Grateful, a lot of gratitude... what an experience, to share this with all my friends and family, this will change my life."
"Imposter syndrome is a big thing for me, to be able to see myself compete at the highest level... under the pressure this is massive for me."
"And the money's pretty nice too, man! The money's pretty good!"