Monday, November 7, 2016 5:18 PM Local Time
Michael Pearson Wins Harveys Main Event ($153,191)
Michael Pearson Wins Harveys Main Event ($153,191)
Michael McDonough raises to 215,000 on the button and Michael Pearson reraises to 565,000. McDonough calls.
The flop comes . Pearson bets 475,000, and McDonough calls.
The turn is the . Pearson shoves all in, and McDonough goes into the tank.
Pearson leans his head down and covers his face so that he can not see his opponent, and McDonough can not see him.
McDonough shifts back in his chair, gathers his chips like he is going to move them forward to call and then pauses. He waits another two minutes before moving his stacks forward to call.
Pearson flips over for a pair of sevens, and McDonough says, "Ahhh, you did have it," as he turns over for a pair of fives.
The river is the , and McDonough is eliminated in 2nd place, taking home $94,713, while Pearson is the newest WSOP Circuit champion taking home $153,191.
"That is NOT how I thought the tournament would end," Pearson's friend on the rail says aloud. He then turns to Pearson and asks, "Is that how you thought it would end?" Pearson shakes his head no, seemingly a bit in shock.
Michael McDonough - 2nd Place - $94,713
A full recap of this event, along with the winner story will be posted later this evening.