Event 8 (Day 3): 3rd Place - Brown ($31,924)

"Battles At The Beach"

Event 8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $200,000 GTD)

Level 32 (Blinds 80,000/160,000/20,000)

Total Entries: 1,143

Players Remaining: 2

Rafiki Brown (Pembroke Pines, FL) 3rd Place - $31,294

After calling an open from Michael Amato (on the button), Rafiki Brown (big blind) would watch as the dealer fanned out a flop of 8♣ 6♠ 3♣.  Rafiki checked to Amato, who placed out a bet of 350,000, and the proceeded to check-raise to 950,000.  Amato made the call, and after the 9♥ on the turn, Brown would now lead for 1,100,000.  Amato once again made the call, with both players intently watching as the board paired with an 8♠ on the river.

Rifiki led out once again, this time for 2,000,000, with Amato's head perking up to eye down what was left of Rifiki's stack.  Michael would announce himself all-in, putting Brown at risk, with Rifiki taking little time before announcing a call.  

Amato: 8♦ 9♦ (rivered full house)

Brown: 5♦ 7♦ (turned straight)

Brown seemed to know what Amato was going to turn over..."Do you have boat," Rifiki asked, watching as Amato rolled over his hand.  This would be Brown's largest career cash, actually eclipsed his total earnings coming into the day.  

The remaining two players are discussing a potential deal, with the clock paused until the a decision has been made.