Jon Lawson Eliminated in 14th Place ($2,368)
Level 20
: 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Jon Lawson opened on the button for 40,000 and Kris Burchfield called from the small blind. Walt Lustgraaf, however, had other plans, and raised to 140,000 from the big blind.
Lawson quickly moved all-in and Burchfield got out of the way. Lustgraaf called and the hands were turned up.
Jon Lawson: 
Walt Lustgraaf: 
The flop looked good for Lawson when it came 
, but the turn brought the 
to give Lustgraaf a set. Lawson would need a jack or ten to come from behind but the river brought the 
instead.
With this pot, Lustgraaf is the first player to cross the one million mark.
Lawson exits the tournament in 14th place and will collect a prize of $2,368.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,105,000
741,000
|
741,000 |
|
Busted |