Michael Wang Eliminated in Second Place ($117,046)
Three hands after losing a massive pot to Daniel Willis, two-time WSOP bracelet winner Michael Wang was looking up to Willis’ stack and a 2,500,000 preflop raise. Willis made the action after looking at J?9?.
Wang, who started the hand with 19,200,000, peeked down at A?5? and called.
The dealer fanned A?10?J? on the flop. While both players hit a pair, they each checked their respective action.
The 7? appeared on the turn, prompting Wang to bet 4,000,000 on his top pair, but Willis, holding second pair, called.
The dealer placed J? on the turn, giving Willis a hammerlock on the hand with trip Jacks. Wang checked and Willis applied maximum pressure by moving all in, a bet that covered Wang’s remaining stack.
Wang took his time, shifting in his seat and shuffling chips for a few minutes. He then called and shook his head after seeing Willis’ hand.
Wang earned $117,006 for his second-place finish in the event.
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87,300,000
17,200,000
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17,200,000 |
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