Mike Ross Eliminated in 2nd Place ($89,948)
Limit Hold'em
Mike Ross checked his big blind after Ron Ware limped in, and he then check-called a bet on 
. Both checked the 
, and the river was a 
. Ross checked and Ware bet. Ross called after some thought, and Ware turned over 
for two pair.
"So sick," Ross said, showing 
. "He was dead to a nine."
No-Limit Hold'em
Ross raised to 105,000, and Ware called. On the 
flop, Ross bet 175,000 and Ware called. When a 
arrived on the turn, Ware simply moved all in.
"I don't know if I can fold this," Ross said as he stood out of his seat. "I got a big draw, buddy. And I love a draw."
Ross decided to call and turned over 
. Ware held 
, so Ross would need a heart, nine, or ace to survive. The river was a 
though, and Ross' sizable rail went quiet, as Ware locked up the tournament.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
3,540,000
800,000
|
800,000 |
|
Eliminé |