Joseph Skinner Eliminated in 2nd Place ($344,934)
Hand #68: Maxx Coleman raised all in from the button, and Joseph Skinner folded.
Hand #69: Skinner raised all in from the button, and Coleman folded.
Hand #70: Coleman moved all in from the button, and Skinner called to put himself at risk with the 
. Coleman had the 
.
The 
flop kept Skinner in the lead with his queen high, but the 
on the turn gave Coleman a pair of fours and the best hand. The river was the 
to complete the board, and with that Skinner was eliminated in second place.
Skinner earned $344,934 in prize money. For the man from Lubbock, Texas, who had under $2,000 in live tournament earnings coming into this event, the money is an amazing accomplishment. Plus, Skinner won his way into this event in a $500 satellite, making the result much sweeter.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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29,100,000
8,960,000
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8,960,000 |
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Busted | |