Nick Matthews moved all in for 60,000 with and got a caller in David French, with the . The flop was , but the spiked on the turn, giving the lead to Matthews. The river was the and Matthews doubled up to 120,000 while French was left with only 14,000.
On the next hand, Tim Simon opened the pot for 40,000, Shane Pickering moved all in for 100,000, and French tossed in his last 14,000. With the action back on Simon, he elected to fold, leaving himself with only 35,000 in chips. Pickering turned over while French held the . The flop was , pairing French's queen. The turn was the , the river was the , and French survived, tripling up to 45,000.
Daniel Francis moved all in for 22,000 with . John Maroky moved all in for 60,000 with . Everyone folded. The flop was . The turn was the and Frnacis took the lead. The river was the and Francis dragged the pot as he increased his stack to 62,000.
There are 20 players remaining on two tables. Action will stop when there are ten players left and a final table is set. The final table will be played tomorrow.
Simon Bismark has taken over the chiplead after his Big Slick held up against a player that open-shoved with A-2. Bismark has increased his stack to 225,000.
Paul Gianfriddo moved all in for 55,000 from the button and Antonio Casale called off his remaining 27,000 from the small blind. Gianfriddo turned over and was in a race situation with Casale's . The flop was , pairing Casale's ace, but the spiked on the turn making Gianfriddo's set. The river was the and Gianfriddo dragged the 95,000 pot while Casale hit the rail.