Tan Nguyen Eliminated by Steve Buckner

32 players remain

Action folds to Steve Buckner in late position, and he opens to 225,000. Tan Nguyen is next to act and uses a time extension before announcing all-in for 860,000 total. Action folds back to Buckner, and he calls.

Nguyen:
Buckner:

The dealer spreads the on the flop, and Nguyen’s sevens remain in the lead. When the hits the felt on the turn, however, Buckner makes a pair of aces to take the lead.

The river completes the board, and Nguyen heads to the rail in 33rd place.

Buckner: 2,200,000
Nguyen: Eliminated in 33rd place for $18,390