Joe Hachem Eliminated
The 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, Joe Hachem, was short for quite some time and had a dedicated camera crew standing next to his table just to witness his eventual double-up or bust. Unfortunately for the Aussie, it was the latter.
From early position, Jared Palmer opened to 7,000. Over in the cutoff, Hachem shoved for 12,500 total. The button and both blinds released and Palmer made the almost-obligatory call.
Joe Hachem: 
Jared Palmer: 
Hachem had gotten it in with the best hand, but it wouldn't hold up. The 
flop paired Palmer up, and the 
on the turn even improved the man from Ohio's hand. Hachem was down to just four outs, but none of the kings would complete the board. Instead, the 
hit the river, and Hachem made his exit.
"Good luck, guys. It was nice playing with you," the former Champ said. "All the best!"
Jared Palmer moved up to about 350,000 in chips after the hand.
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