Matt Newton Eliminated in 20th Place ($554)
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Brian Thorvaldson raised under the gun to 16,000, the player next to act called and a player in middle position three bet to 40,000. Matt Newton was in the small blind and went all in for 31,500. Thorvaldson called and the player next to act folded.
The action was heads up for the side pot which was checked around on the 
flop. Thorvaldson led for 9,500 on the 
turn card and got called.
The 
river saw Thorvaldson's opponent fold to his bet of 30,000 which won him the side pot.
Thorvaldson: 
Newton: 
Thorvaldson's top pair was also good enough to win him the main pot and Matt Newton was eliminated in 20th place for $554.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
330,000
246,900
|
246,900 |
|
Busted |