Gary Friedlander of Bellaire, TX has just been eliminated from the tournament in 26th place by Chuck Kelley. According to Friedlander, all of the money went in preflop in what turned out to be a battle of the blinds; Friedlander's with Q-J, and Kelley's with 9-8. The board ran out 5-5-9-4-K and Kelley took down the pot with two pair, nines and fives, to eliminate Friedlander from the championship event. The Texan will take home $7,180 in prize money for his efforts.