Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 22nd Place - Sandler ($2,753)

Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)

Total Entries: 775

Players Remaining: 21

With the last few minutes ticking off the clock for this level, Michael Sandler and David Heck decided to end the level with some drama.  David Heck check-called Sandler's shove of 600,000 on the flop:

Flop: Q♥ 7♣ 6♥

Sandler: A♥ 4♥

Heck: K♣ Q♠

Turn: 5♦

River: 10♣

Sandler was going strong with his flush draw and over card to Heck's pair of queens, but the turn and river wouldn't keep him in the tournament.  The former Big Stax 500 winner falls short of his ultimate goal, but returns to Day 3 and finishes in 22nd place for $2,753.  Those remaining have now reached another pay jump, with everyone left guaranteed at least $3,125.