Derek Lerner 26th

Players Club member Derek Lerner had survived a couple of hands that many players wouldn’t have gotten past earlier in the day and chipped down to under 400K. On his last hand he was all in holding King of Spades King of Clubs while his opponent – Daniel Suied – held Ace of Hearts Jack of Spades. The flop of Ace of Clubs Queen of Hearts Jack of Hearts wasn’t great for Derek as it put Daniel firmly out front with two pair, though he did have outs to the straight as well as a King. It was not to be, however, as a meaningless 9 of Diamonds came on the turn and the 5 of Diamonds on the river.

Derek was clearly disappointed in his 26th place finish but he was gracious as he left the table, wishing no hard feelings to a player who had been somewhat upset with him the previous day.

The hand to the turn. The 5d came on the river.

The hand to the turn. The 5d came on the river.

26th place: Derek Lerner, $13,522

26th place: Derek Lerner, $13,522