3rd Place - Soleimanlov

Ali Soleimanlov (Falls Church, VA)

$6,780

After knocking out pros Roy Winston and Bernard Lee earlier in the tournament, Soleimanlov rides his good fortunte to a top three finish.  John Ernst cripples Soleimanlov in a 4 million chip pot with A♣ 8♣ vs Soleimanlov K♦ 3♦. 

Ace high wins the hand and Soleimanlov is out a few hands later.  Ernst is playing Ivailo Dimov heads up for the title.