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After eliminating Jeff Vertes in the third place for $186,400 in prize money, Will Failla found himself heads-up against Ken Aldridge, who has won a World Series of Poker Bracelet. At first Ken Aldridge was able to gain the chip lead after a big pot, but soon after that Failla managed to gain an overwhelming 6-to-1 chip advantage. Few hands later it was all over and Will “The Thrill” Failla took home the victory stating: “Second happiest day of my life.” Ken Aldridge won $365,800 in prize money for the second place.
The final seven players have been playing for more than one hour until the official final table was set. Ray Henson could not make it into the finla six, as he was eliminated by the chip leader of the previous day Jeff Vertes, who stands in the 3rd place by the chip count with four million in chips. Ray Henson took home $64,250 in prize money.
James Carroll is behind him in the second place by the chip count with 1,9 million in chips, followed by David Daneshgar in the third place with 1,85 million in chips. The chip leader of day 2 Ken Aldridge was also able to gain more chips, being in the sixth place with 1,541,000 in chips and Will “The Thrill” Failla is right behind him with 1,450,000.
Ken Aldrigde has taken the lead with 659,500 in chips, only 1,500 more than his closest competitor Cody Slaubaugh, who has taken the third place by the chip count on day 1a. The third place goes to Will “The Thrill” Failla with 550,500 in chips.
Although being late for the tournament, J.C. Tran made the best out of it, taking the top spot of the day with 265,000 in chips. The second place goes to an unknown player with 189,600 in chips and Gary Miles took the third spot by the chip count with 177,300 in chips.