James Anderson Eliminated in 2nd Place ($200,000); Sam Barnhart Wins!

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Level 21 : 10,000/20,000, 3,000 ante

With the action on Sam Barnhart on the button, he looked up and eyed James Anderson's chip stack before announcing he was all-in. Anderson peeled back his hand before nodding in accordance and making the call to be at risk.

Barnhart: {K-Spades} {Q-Clubs}
Anderson: {A-Diamonds} {10-Diamonds}

With Anderson a slight favorite he remained seated awaiting his tournament fate while Barnhart stood nervously over his imposing chip stack hoping that within a few moments he would be crowned champion.

The {K-Clubs} {J-Hearts} {7-Diamonds} flop gave Barnhart the lead but left Anderson with outs to his ace, a queen for a straight or running diamonds or tens. When the {6-Clubs} was flipped over on the turn, Anderson would need to spike one of his six outs if he was to remain in this heads-up battle.

Unfortunately for the Berea, Ohio native, the river landed the {7-Hearts} to end his tournament in a very respectable 2nd place for a $200,000 payday as Sam Barnhart is crowned the inaugural WSOP-Circuit National Championship Champion for 2010-11.