Event 15: 2nd Place - Tauman

$1000 + $90 NL

Michael Tauman - 2nd Place
$23,367

Michael Tauman had a 3 to 1 chip lead heads up but ran into Jesse Yaginuma who had the best kicker in the final hand.

The final hand had Michael leading out on a flop of: 3-A-8 and Jesse re-raising to 200,000.

Deuce on the turn had Jessing making it 200,000 and Michael jamming all in. Jesse called and had Michael covered.

Michael said, "What's your kicker?" realizing both players had an ace.

Michael tabled A-7 and Jesse showed A-9.

Inconsequential Jack hit the river and Jesse won the tournament with the better kicker.

The $23,367 was the largest cash ever for Michael who was nearly eliminated before the bubble.

"I had pocket sevens and hit a seven on the river to survive. Then I was dealt out big pair after big pair growing my stack six to seven times in an hour" explained Tuaman.

Michael's long time girlfriend sat behind him for the entire heads up battle, showing support.