When the players returned from the break following Level 21, the first hand was dealt but never played. Instead, they sat on their cards and talked deal, finally hashing out an agreement that gave the big chip leader, Hoshang Sarwary, the win and $4,250 (plus four bounties). Richard Kosterman secured second place worth $3,725 with 7 additional bounties, while Viet Do got third for $3,382 plus 8 bounties.
