Joe Mongkol-ua-aree Eliminated in 9th Place ($7,942)
Ned Mantua opened to 80,000 from middle position, and Joe Mongkol-ua-aree called all in for 69,000 from the small blind. Big blind Michael Traylor called as well, and he and Mantua had live action as they headed off to the board cards.
The dealer ran out with Mantua and Traylor check-checking it down all the way. In the end, Mantua showed and Mongkol-ua-aree as both men shared the same hand. Neither was going to get part of this pot, however. Traylor said, "Straight," turning up his to win himself the chips in the middle and eliminate Mongkol-ua-aree from the final table in 9th place.