The tournament staff just announced that players must have at least €50,000 on deposit here in the casino in order to be able to rebuy, and he or she must do so immediately. If he or she misses a hand, the player will be eliminated. It was originally announced that the players can rebuy with starting stack or less, but that has since been corrected to say that players must be completely eliminated before having the option to rebuy.
The tournament staff is still seeking Jack Effel in order to get an official ruling, or possible change.
Richard Yong just cracked John Juanda's aces with pocket fives. The board ran out in favor of Yong to give him an eight-high straight. After busting for the second time, Juanda said he wanted to rebuy, but also said he didn't have any money on deposit. Yong, who was high-fiving his friends after hitting the straight, yelled out, "I'll buy you in! I'll buy you in!" and tossed €50,000 over the table to Juanda.
Greg Merson was just eliminated by the pocket aces of Erik Seidel. Merson stated to the tournament staff that he will not be rebuying, making him the first person officially eliminated.
