Michael Moncek Eliminated in 9th Place ($1,200,000)
Niveau 22
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Daniel Dvoress opened the action with a raise to 625,000 from the hijack with A♠10♠, before Michael Moncek three-bet all in for 4,975,000. It then folded to Benjamin Heath in the big blind who four-bet all in for 7,975,000. Dvoress then mucked to leave the players heads up, with Moncek at risk.
Michael Moncek: A♥7♥ 
Benjamin Heath: J♠J♥
Moncek ran into the jacks of Heath in the big blind, and once the board ran out 7♣Q♣8♦5♠Q♦ the pocket jacks of Heath remained best, making Moncek the first elimination at the final table.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
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17,750,000
-1,700,000
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-1,700,000 |
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14,025,000
5,025,000
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5,025,000 |
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Eliminé | |
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