Fred Koubi Eliminated in 4th Place ($69,188)

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After Koubi doubled up Schwartz, he was down to his last 250,000 chips. Schwartz then lost a huge pot to Michael Chow and was left with 100,000. That hand also cost Koubi 100,000, giving him 150,000.

The race was on to see who could survive an extra spot in the pay outs. After Schwartz was crippled, he folded his small blind, and Koubi was forced to fold the big blind when Dan Heimiller raised and Michael Chow called. The next hand, Schwartz folded again, and Koubi made his move. Heimiller called, and it was time for showdown.

Heimiller: {k-Spades} {7-Hearts} {6-Hearts} {4-Clubs}
Koubi: {k-Hearts} {q-Hearts} {q-Spades} {5-Spades}

The {q-Diamonds} {6-Spades} {5-Diamonds} flop gave Koubi a set, but gave Heimiller a low draw. Things got a whole lot worse for Koubi when the {8-Spades} turn gave Heimiller a straight, and when the {j-Clubs} river didn't pair the board, Koubi was eliminated in 4th place.