Brent Wheeler Eliminated in 4th Place ($48,828)
Ronnie Bardah opened from the button, then Brent Wheeler three-bet from the small blind, forcing a fold from Vincent Gironda. Bardah asked how much Wheeler had left — not quite three small bets — then four-bet, and Wheeler called.
When the flop came 
, Wheeler bet, Bardah raised, and Wheeler called with what he had left. Bardah had 
for sevens while Wheeler needed help with 
. The turn was the 
and river the 
, and Wheeler was eliminated.
Bardah continues to maintain the advantage as we begin three-handed play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,070,000
270,000
|
270,000 |
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814,000
-86,000
|
-86,000 |
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|
395,000
-165,000
|
-165,000 |
|
Busted | |
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