Lee Continues To Slide, Schulz Moves Among the Chip Leaders
On the turn of a 
board, Gyeong Beyond Le checked. Robert Schulz bet 295,000, and Lee quickly counted out the chips and called the bet. The river was the 
, and Lee, again quickly, cut out a bet of 750,000 and slid it forward. Schulz went deep into the tank and thought for several minutes before the clock was called on him, a trend which is becoming common at this table. As soon as the floor came over to begin his routine, Schulz plopped the chips in for a call, tossing them in Lee's direction.
Lee revealed 
for a missed straight draw.
Schulz, however, may have been considering raising on the river. He showed 
for an actual straight. It was good for him to take down the pot, and Lee shook his head in dismay as he slipped again, this time falling under three million chips.
Schulz moved close to the top of the leaderboard.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
7,810,000
3,060,000
|
3,060,000 |
|
||
|
2,930,000
-940,000
|
-940,000 |
, giving Dubini trip kings to eliminate Byrraju.
turn, as well. However, the 
river gave Lunkin the nut straight, and he doubled.
with no help for Rothstein, who was eliminated.
, Frank Crivello checked from the small blind, and Paul Vas Nunes bet 475,000 from the cutoff. Crivello check-raised to 1,200,000. Vas Nunes went into the tank for about two minutes but eventually released his hand. 
flop, Piccioli said, "That's a good flop," and the 
turn and 
. Massman's nines were still in the lead, and he improved to a set on the 
fell on the river, giving Lutes the straight and crushing Massman's Main Event hopes. Massman headed to the payout desk to collect his consolation prize after his deep run in the tournament.
, and Krasienko continued for 650,000. Sklenicka didn't waste much time before he folded.