"Uncle Ron" Hinkle Triples; Covert Eliminated
Level 30
: 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Robert Covert, Alan Gendelman and Mason "Uncle Ron" Hinkle had all got their chips in the middle before the flop and Hinkle was at risk for 1,230,000 while Covert was at risk for roughly 1,800,000.
Robert Covert: 
Mason Hinkle: 
Alan Gendelman: 
The dealer spread a flop of 
, pairing Hinkles ace and the 
turn and 
river improved him to trip aces as he tripled up. Gendelman's pocket jacks were good for the side pot as he eliminated Covert from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,100,000
1,800,000
|
1,800,000 |
|
3,030,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
Busted |