End of the Race…

$3,500 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship Event
Blinds 12k/24k/4k ante

Josh Kay moves all in from middle position and is looked up by Blake Purvis.  The cards are turned face up:

Kay:  AQ
Purvis: 99

Kay’s fate is sealed on the flop, barring a miracle, when it falls 8♥ 9♠ 6♠.  The turn gives Kay a smidgeon of hope for a gutshot Q high straight when the J♥ comes, but the 5♣ comes on the river to eliminate Kay in 44th place.

Kay takes home $18,164 for his efforts today.

Purvis is up to 2.8 million and is second in chips after raking in this pot.