Michael Holmes Eliminated in 2nd Place ($31,200)
Level 27
: Blinds 75,000/125,000, 125,000 ante
On the fifth hand of heads-up play, Derrick Yamada and Michael Holmes got all the chips in the middle, with Holmes needing to double.
Michael Holmes: K?5?
Derrick Yamada: A?2?
Yamada had the superior holding with his ace-high, and the runout of J?J?Q?2?8? improved him to two pair of deuces and jacks to take down the pot, eliminating Holmes as the runner-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,450,000
2,750,000
|
2,750,000 |
|
Busted |