Philip Black Eliminated in 15th Place ($2,045)
Level 17
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Mark Aridgides potted to 35,000 from middle position and was called by Philip Black on the button and Elan Chabi from the small blind.
On the A♦7♣6♦ flop, Aridgides continued for 40,000, Black potted to 245,000, and Chabi jammed for 375,000. Aridgides got out of the way before Black called off his shorter stack for just a couple more chips.
Philip Black: A♠10♠10♥7♠
Elan Chabi: K♦J♦10♣2♣
Black held top two pair against the flush draw of Chabi. The 6♥ turn was safe, but the 3♦ landed on the river, giving Chabi the flush to eliminate Black.
Shortly before the hand, James Carroll was eliminated in 16th.