Joseph Elia Eliminated in 18th Place ($2,296)
Earlier in the series, Joseph Elia won the WNY Poker Challenge Event #2 for $14,364. He no doubt had high hopes for another title, but they were just crushed by Thomas Babiarz.
It happened when Elia raised from middle position and Babiarz three-bet to 48,000 from the big blind. Elia responded by moving all in for 155,000 more, and Babiarz, who didn't have much more than that, made the call.
Babiarz: 
Elia: 
Elia was in a dominating position and primed to double big, but then the flop came out 
. Babiarz hit a set and Elia was devastated. The 
turn changed nothing, and neither did the 4d} river. The stacks were verified, and indeed Elia has barely outchipped.
"Good game guys," he mustered before taking his leave in 18th place for $2,296.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
445,000
215,000
|
215,000 |
|
Busted |