Stephen Graner Eliminated in 9th Place by Paul Volpe

Mar 9, 2017

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Stephen Graner (pictured) raises to 50,000 from under the gun, Paul Volpe reraises to 145,000 in the small blind, Anthony Spinella calls in the big blind, and Graner calls as well.

The three players see a flop of Diamond KClub QSpade 5.Volpe bets 210,000, Spinella folds, and Graner calls. The turn brings the Spade A. Volpe bets 300,000 and Graner moves all in for 1,320,000. Volpe quickly calls and tables Diamond QHeart Q for a set of queens. Graner shows Spade JClub 10 for a Broadway straight.

Graner is out front with one card to come, but the river brings the Diamond 5, pairing the board to give Volpe a full house. Graner is eliminated.

Graner is one of four players to collect three bounties over the course of this tournament. He knocked out James Calderero, Ari Engel, and Ryan Riess over the course of this tournament. He also finished Day 1B with the chip lead for an additional $10,000.

Paul Volpe  –  4,880,000  (122 bb)
Stephen Graner  –  Eliminated in 9th place  ($74,290 + $17,500 in bounties and chipleader bonus)

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