Harden Trips Kirk
Level 19
: 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
One of the more interesting stories coming into Day 2 was that of Tripp Kirk, who had won Event #17 ($555 6-Handed NLHE/213 players) for a gold circuit ring and a $25,220 payday. Kirk was looking to finish fifth or better in the Main Event to claim the title of Harrah's Tunica Casino Champion and qualify for the WSOPC National Championship.
Unfortunately for Kirk, his plans were tripped up. It happened when he moved all in for around 50,000 with 
and was called by the 
of Mary Harden. While Kirk managed to survive the 
flop, the 
on the turn gave Harden the lead. Kirk needed a nine on the river but it was not meant to be as the 
appeared. Kirk's Main Event and hopes of becoming Casino Champ have come to an end.