Thomas O'Neal Eliminated in 2nd Place ($375,627); Dean Hamrick Wins!
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Just when we were getting settled in for the long haul, so much action occurred that we almost missed it.
Dean Hamrick limped on the button and Thomas O'Neal made it 700,000. Hamrick moved all in and O'Neal snap called putting his tournament on the line. Hamrick's rail woke up, jumped to their feet, and leaned toward the table.
The cards were on their backs and Hamrick was ahead with 
. O'Neal showed 
.
The flop came down 
pairing each player's ace. O'Neal would need a nine to stay alive.
The turn 
brought no help to O'Neal.
Hamrick's railbirds held their breath, hoping that the cruel river wouldn't once again defeat their friend, as it had a few times before at this final table.
It was a cruel river, but not for Hamrick. The 
fell, eliminating O'Neal from the tournament.