Mike Heshmati Eliminated in 5th Place ($8,867)
Niv Decalo raised to 83,000 of the 88,000 left in his stack from under the gun and Ian Steinman announced he was all in from the button. Mike Heshmati was in the big blind and told Decalo he didn't want to do it before putting in a stack of chips to call. Not having realized Steinman had shoved, the dealer and Decalo told Heshmati that Steinman was all in. Heshmati said he was all in then as well and all three hands were turned up.
Niv Decalo: 
Mike Heshmati: 
Ian Steinman: 
Decalo's kings had him in prime shape for a triple up. Meanwhile, Heshmati was at risk for his tournament life now with what was the third-best hand preflop. He asked for a six as the dealer began the runout.
Unfortunately for him, he was unable to hit as the board came 
. Decalo scored a triple and Heshmati found himself with no chips to play, taking fifth place in the tournament as a result.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
480,000
-12,000
|
-12,000 |
|
||
|
279,000
161,000
|
161,000 |
|
Busted | |