Ben Edwards raised from UTG, Jamie Pickering three-bet from the button and Edwards called. The flop was . Edwards led out, Pickering raised, and Edwards called all in.
Edwards
Pickering
The turn was the , the river was the , and Edwards was eliminated in 7th place. He'll take home $4,920 for his efforts.
Aside from the early elimination of Michael Lipari, the action at the final table has been sort of dull. Jimmy Sachinidis has been entertaining everyone with his witty table banter. Simon Morris has been standing up a lot to peek at the board when he's in a hand. Let's hope that he wins enough money in this event to purchase a set of specs.
Ivan Sop almost pulled a "Vinnie Vinh" when the event started with out him. His empty chair was getting blinded down without him. He finally showed up thirty minutes late and offered up no excuse for his tardiness.
James "Welcome Back" Potter has increased his overall chiplead. He's the first player to pass the 150K mark.
James Potter opens for a raise from UTG, Jamie Pickering three-bets, Michael Lipari caps, Potter folds and Pickering calls. The flop is . Pickering bets out, Lipari raises all in and Pickering calls.
Pickering
Lipari
Pickering flopped a set to crack Lipari's pocket kings, the on the turn and the on the river failing to improve his hand, and he headed to the rail in 8th place. He earns $3,690 for his finish.