Chip Count or Best Hand?

Hi,

I was in an event last night which started with 8 players then almost ended with 3. Actually, before the start of the event, all of us agreed to pay out 3 places. Well, player 1 had sufficient chips to cover players 2 and 3.

At some point, players 2 and 3 were all in. Player 1 had three sixes, therefore he won the first place. Player 3 had three threes while player 2 had two kings. Considering this, how would you pay out the 3 places? Do you think it’s player 2 with the second highest chip count at the start who should win the second place money or it’s player 3 with the second best hand?

Thanks in advance!

Mitchell Rose
Mitchell,

In a tournament when multiple players are eliminated, the eliminated player that had the most chips at the start of the hand gets the superior placing. In your example, player 2 wins 2nd place.

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