Pierce Hits the Road
Level 20
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Jack Benson made it 40,000 to go from early position and Richard Pierce jammed the button for about 250,000. Benson got an exact count from the dealer and then put in the call.
Richard Pierce: 9♣9♠
Jack Benson: Q♣Q♠
Benson's pocket queens stayed ahead on the 4♥J♦8♠2♥10♦ runout, meaning he won the pot and Pierce was eliminated.