Roman Pumpernick Eliminated in 20th Place by Alex Queen; Queen Takes the Chip Lead

Photo:  Roman Pumpernick

Roman Pumpernick raises from the hijack to 275,000, Alex Queen reraises from the cutoff to 725,000, and Pumpernick thinks for a bit before he moves all in for about 3,100,000.

Queen calls with , and Pumpernick expression drops as he turns over . Pumpernick needs to improve to stay alive.

The board comes , and the kings hold up for Queen to win the pot and eliminate Pumpernick in 20th place. Queen narrowly takes the chip lead.

Alex Queen  –  12,250,000  (123 bb)
Roman Pumpernick  –  Eliminated in 20th Place  ($39,500)