Rory “A.J.” Graham got the rest of his chips in before the flop with [8d][8s] and earned a call from Edgar Cruz with [Ac][Kd]. Graham’s eights still led on the [Jc][5c][2c] flop, though Cruz picked up the nut flush draw to go with his overcards. The turn was the [6d], safe for Graham but the [6c] on the river filled Cruz’s flush and sent Graham to the rail in 29th place.
The exuberant Graham shook hands around the table before heading out.
“Hey, I’m still the CHOOOOO CHOOOO!” he laughed, chomping on his cigar.
