Monday, December 4, 2017 11:12 AM Local Time
Matthew Higgins Eliminated in 16th Place ($14,226)
In just the first few hands of the day, Matthew Higgins (pictured) raises to 80,000 from middle position and action folds to Ed Yancey in the big blind. He pauses for a moment and three-bets to 175,000. Higgins instantly moves all-in for 800,000 and Yancey quickly calls.
Higgins:
Yancey:
Higgins is well ahead and is the player at risk. The flop comes and Yancey pulls ahead with a pair of queens, while Higgins picks up a gut-shot straight draw. "Ten!" yells Higgins. The turn is the and Higgins flinches as it closely resembles a ten. "Ten!" he yells again. Unfortunately for Higgins, the river is the and he is the first player eliminated on Day 3 of the Main Event.
Higgins finishes in 16th place and earns $14,226 for his deep run.
Ed Yancey - 2,350,000 (78 bb)
Matthew Higgins - Eliminated in 16th place