Event 20: 18th place - Crowder

$1500 + $150 NL

Keith Crowder was the first player to exit via the payout desk. He pocketed $3,536 for his 18th place finish.

Keith Crowder - 18th place

Alan Sternberg moved all-in for 116,500 from the middle and Gordon Eng looked him up from the small blind. Alan's AQ off was dominated by Gordon's AK suited, but the board came Q 9 2 5 J and Alan doubled up, leaving Gordon the short stack.

Jeremy Shor moved in for 79k and Sirous Jamshidi came over the top from the cutoff to the tune of 200k smooth. Everyone else got out and Sirous displayed his pocket Aces. Jeremy held the nut-crackers, 76 suited. The board came K J 6 9 7 and Jeremy doubled up with two pair.

17 players remain.