Michael Moncek Eliminated in 9th Place ($1,200,000)
Level 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.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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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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Busted | |
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