Klein Eliminates Nelson; Money Bubble Bursts
Level 16
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Four rapid eliminations happened on either side of the 15-minute break, trimming the field from 19 to 15. With just one elimination remaining before the money bubble burst, Punkie Nelson went all in with a short stack, and Loren Klein called.
Punkie Nelson: 
Loren Klein: 
Board: 
Klein's pair of kings sent Nelson to the rail just outside of the money. Play is over for the night; the 14 suriviors of Day 1b will come back for Day 2 Sunday.