Defending Champ Runs Out of Time

Daniel Colman kicked off his incredible year right here at the EPT Grand Final by winning this very event for €1,539,300. Colman was in action today looking to defend his title, but that attempt was just cut short by Mike "Timex" McDonald.

It happened when action folded to a short-stacked Colman on the button and he shoved all in for 105,000. McDonald called from the small blind, and Colman discovered the bad news.

Colman:
McDonald:

Colman had kicker issues, and while he paired it on the flop, McDonald also paired his queen. Colman began to get out of his chair after the dealer burned and turned the , and then took his leave from the tournament after the useless was put out on the river.