Phong Than Nguyen Eliminated in 6th Place ($48,299)
Level 39
: 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Phong Than Nguyen limped from the small blind and Chris Moorman shoved all in from the big blind. Nguyen snap-called for his tournament life.
Phong Than Nguyen:
Chris Moorman:
The two were locked in a classic race but Nguyen pulled far ahead on the flop and stayed in front after the turn. However, just as he was about to count out his stack for a full double, the came out of nowhere on the river to dash Nguyen's hopes of a first WSOP bracelet in gut wrenching fashion, forcing him instead to settle for sixth place and $48,299.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Chris Moorman
|
43,000,000
8,300,000
|
8,300,000 |
Phong Than Nguyen | Busted |