Event 8 (Day 3): Event 8 Ends In Heads-Up Chop, Amato Declared Winner

"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

Event 8 "Winner" Michael Amato (left), and "Runner-Up" Marty Mordechai

After about ten minutes of numbers breakdown, the pair of players decided to a heads-up chop, with Michael Amato taking home first place money, as well as the trophy.  Posted below are the numbers that they agreed to:

1. Michael Amato - $70,766
2. Marty Mordechai - 55,100