Jimmie Adams Eliminated in 5th Place ($13,483)
Todd Funderburg opened to 25,000 and Christopher Collins re-raised to 59,000. It was folded to Jimmie Adams in the big blind who moved all in for 175,000 on top. Funderburg snap-folded and Collins went into the tank as it would be for his tournament life if he made the call and lost.
Collins shook his head slightly three times and seemed resigned when he announced a call. Collins turned over and was racing against Adams and his . Collins would win the race when the board ran out and Adams was left with 27,000 in chips.
A few hands later, John Michalak would limp in under the gun and Adams would move all in for his last 19,000. Todd Funderburg would call from the button and Christopher Collins would as well from the small blind. Joey Couden raised to 68,000 and John Michalak decided to apply some pressure and made it 160,000 to go. It was folded by to Couden who decided to fold and muttered a comment to Michalak.
"You pissed me off," said Michalak as he turned over .
"I pissed you off? I want to see you on the streets." said Couden.
Michalak glared at him. "What?"
"I want to beat you up." responded Couden, who appeared to be joking, but Michalak didn't take it that way.
"Floor," yelled Michalak.
The floor came over and quickly calmed things down - no penalties were given and Adams would lose to Michalak's hand when the board ran out .
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
John Michalak |
1,020,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
Joseph Couden |
750,000
-75,000
|
-75,000 |
Christopher Collins |
425,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
Jimmie Adams | Busted |