Staples Soaring; Mrakes Eliminated
Level 9
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Team PokerStars Online's Jaime Staples has been trending up non-stop over the day and currently sits at 130,000, leading the way of the red spades in the field.
For another player, Czech star Michal Mrakes, the biggest EPT Main Event of all time has come to an end at the start of level 9. Down to just 7,500 in chips, Mrakes open-shoved from early position and Nazarii Piznak reshoved on the button to get it heads-up.
Michal Mrakes: 
Nazarii Piznak: 
There was a major sweat along the way but the eventual help remained hidden on 
to end Mrakes' bid.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
130,000 | 48,000 |
|
Busted |