Benjamin Reason Eliminated in 2nd Place ($172,252)
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
Hand #164
Benjamin Reason opted to fold from the button, relinquishing the pot to Michael Gathy.
Hand #165
Michael Gathy then opened to 80,000 from the button, and won the pot after a quick fold.
Hand #166
In the final hand of the night, Benjamin Reason opened to 80,000 from the button, before facing a raise to 180,000 from Michael Gathy. He looked down at his stack, before announcing all in for 905,000. Gathy took a minute to decide, carefully contemplating his decision, before making the call.
Gathy:
Reason:
Gathy extended his lead on the flop of , and sealed the title, when the fell on the turn. The meaningless completed the board, as Reason shook his opponent��s hand, finishing so close to a maiden bracelet.