Oct 23, 2017
Gary Brakke (pictured) moves all in for 405,000 and Joe Villhauer calls from the big blind. Brakke shows and is flipping with the of Villhauer.
They see a flop of and Brakke’s pocket fives maintain the lead. The dealer burns and turns the and Brakke pairs his ace to take control of the hand.
Brakke will need one of the remaining two fives in the deck to stay alive but the river seals the deal for Villhauer. Brakke is eliminated in 4th place taking home $9,964.50 for his WPTDS Iowa Main Event efforts.
Joe Villhauer- 895,000 (17 bb)
Gary Brakke- Eliminated in 4th place ($9,964.50)