Event 1: $350 Deep Stack ($150,000 Gtd, $1,650 Seat Added)
Level 20: 6,000/12,000/2,000
Players Remaining: 53/1,029

The preflop action saw four players get their stacks in the middle holding , , and . It was Matt Kuba who held the pocket aces as well as the chip advantage and had the chance to eliminate his three opponents. Players stood from nearby tables to see the cooler play out.

Kuba:
Anthony Ruberto:
Bret McCown:
Alejandro Saez:

Runout:

“I get it all,” Kuba said in disbelief.

Kuba improved to a set and, indeed, got it all. The other three players were eliminated with Ruberto getting a slight pay jump for 54th place.

Matt Kuba – 1,400,000
Tony Ruberto – Eliminated in 54th place ($940)
Bret McCown – Eliminated in 55th place ($849)
Alejandro Saez – Eliminated in 56th place ($849)