Championship: Michael Newman Eliminated in 19th Place by Jon Cohen

$5,250 SHRPO Championship (Single Re-Entry)
$3,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 24:  20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 ante
Players Remaining:  18 of 809

Michael Newman
Michael Newman

Michael Newman moved all in from the hijack for 575,000, and Jon Cohen moved all in over the top from the button with AcKs. Newman turned over 10s10d, and he needed his hand to hold to stay alive.

The board came Ad9h9c7h5c, and Cohen paired his ace on the flop to win the pot and eliminate Newman in 19th place.

Jon Cohen  –  1,550,000  (39 bb)
Michael Newman  –  Eliminated in 19th Place  ($30,920)

The final 18 players redraw for random seats at the final two tables, and they are all guaranteed at least $37,665 each.