William Romine Eliminated in 2nd Place ($45,236)
Level 30
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
William Romine raised to 600,000 on the button. Cody Hughey re-raised to 1,500,000 from the big blind. Romine responded with a shove for approximately 5,000,000. Hughey called to put Romine at risk and go for the tournament championship.
William Romine: 9♥9♠
Cody Hughey: A♣J♦
Romine needed to fade the overcards, but the flop had other plans when it came 5♣7♦A♠ to give Hughey a pair of aces.
Romine failed to improve on the 3♣ turn and the 4♥ river to eliminate Romine in second place.
Romine earned $45,236 for his finish.