World Series of Poker Main Event: David Benefield Eliminated In Eighth PlaceBenefield Earns $944,650 For His Finish |
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On hand no. 38, just two hands after the elimination of Mark Newhouse, David Benefield found himself all in for 17 big blinds holding K
2.
Jay Farber made the call with a dominating A
K
and it held when the board ran out Q105J2.
Benefield, who doubled up early on in the final table, was eliminated in eighth place, earning $944,650.
The 27-year-old, who now resides in New York City, came into the final table in last place and was a 12-1 underdog to win according to Caesars Entertainment.
Benefield, known by his online name “Raptor,” increased his career live tournament earnings to nearly $2.2 million.
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