Michael Linster out in 3rd place

Michael Linster was a strong chip leader going into 3-way play, but after a long stretch that saw Henri Balcazar chip up considerably, Linster lost a couple of coin flips that made him the short stack on the table.

In the decisive hand, Balcazar raised and Linster shoved for a total of 12.35M. Balcazar thought for a moment and called.

Balcazar: 8 of Hearts 8 of Spades
Linster: Ace of Clubs Jack of Clubs

The board ran out 4 of Clubs 7 of Clubs 9 of Spades 10 of Spades King of Spades and Balcazar’s pair held.

3rd place: Michael Linster, $200,000

Michael Linster