Mike Vanier Eliminated in 20th Place by Rafael Rodriguez

Photo: Mike Vanier

Rafael Rodriguez opens to 250,000 in middle position and Mike Vanier three-bets to 1,100,000 in the small blind, leaving 500,000 behind. Rodriguez four-bet shoves, Vanier uses a few time chips, and then calls with .

Rodriguez shows , and Vanier has a coin flip for his tournament life. The runout favors Rodriguez, who makes top two pair to eliminate Vanier from the tournament.

Rafael Rodriguez – 7,575,000 (76 bb)
Mike Vanier – Eliminated in 20th Place ($38,500)