Brett Richey Eliminated in 15th Place ($55,490)
Level 19
: 6,000/12,000, 1,000 ante
Brett Richey was all in preflop on the button holding against the of Brandon Steven. Richey had the best preflop hand in poker and was in great shape to double, especially after the flop came down .
After the was put out on the turn, Richey needed to dodge just a jack on the river to keep his tournament hopes alive. Astonishingly, the river was the . Steven's two-outer had come through to give him the win, bringing him up to 635,000. Richey, who cashed in this same event last year, was sent to the rail in 15th place, good for $55,490.