Championship: Roman Valerstein Eliminated in 4th Place ($220,000)

SHRPO $5 Million GTD Championship
Level 29: 75,000/150,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining: 3 of 847

Hand #94  –  Jason Koon raised from the button to 350,000, taking the blinds and antes.

Hand #95  –  Seth Davies raised from the small blind to 450,000, taking the blinds and antes.

Hand #96  –  Tim Burt raised under the gun to 325,000, Seth Davies reraised from the button to 800,000, and Burt folded. Davies took the pot.

Roman Valerstein
Roman Valerstein

Hand #97  –  Seth Davies raised under the gun to 350,000, Roman Valerstein moved all in from the button for 3,000,000, and Davies called with Ah9d. Valerstein turned over JhJc, and he needed it to hold to stay alive.

The board came Qc5h3sAc6h, and Davies paired his ace on the turn to win the pot and eliminate Valerstein in fourth place.

Seat 1.  Seth Davies  –  9,260,000  (62 bb)
Seat 2.  Roman Valerstein  –  Eliminated in 4th Place  ($220,000)
Seat 5.  Jason Koon  –  11,185,000  (75 bb)
Seat 9.  Tim Burt  –  4,960,000  (33 bb)