Michael Perschke Eliminated in 31st Place by Hugh Grant

Photo:  Hugh Grant gives a hug of respect to Michael Perschke before raking in the pot.

Michael Perschke limps under the gun for 30,000, Hugh Grant raises from middle position to 100,000, and Perschke limp-raises to 300,000. Grant calls.

The flop comes , and Perschke moves all in for 1,095,000. Grant waits for a count and thinks for a bit before he calls with . Perschke turns over for ace high, and he needs to improve to stay alive.

The turn card is the , the river card is the , and Grant wins the pot with two pair, kings and jacks, to eliminate Perschke in 31st place.

Hugh Grant  –  3,200,000  (107 bb)
Michael Perschke  –  Eliminated in 31st Place  ($4,000)

After Perschke leaves the table, Mark Jun tells Grant, “You played that perfectly.”

Grant replies with sincerity, “Thanks. That means a lot coming from you.”