Level 9
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Ramiro Petrone opened for 6,000 from the cutoff and Francisco Benitez called from the big blind.
The flop came 
and both players tapped the table.
On the 
turn, Benitez put in a bet and, after using a time bank chip, Petrone shoved over the top of the Uruguayan. Benitez called rather quickly and cards went on their backs.
Francisco Benitez: 
Ramiro Petrone: 
Petrone was visibly annoyed when Benitez showed that he had also turned a king with a better kicker.
Petrone was unable to improve on the 
river and Benitez stayed alive in the hunt for his third title of the series.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
120,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
119,500
68,500
|
68,500 |
to give Addamo a big lead. The 
gave Smith some hope as he could then hit a ten for a straight along with his queen outs. 
did not do it for Smith and he was sent to the rail as Addamo increased his already impressive chip lead.
prevented a board straight while the 
river gave Phua a set of queens and eliminated Kanit.
and Badziakouski checked again, but this time Petrone put out a large bet of 25,000, to which Watson called and Badziakouski folded.
, Petrone led out for 100,000, which covered Watson and put him in an uncomfortable spot. After a few moments, he made what appeared to be a painful fold and Petrone was pushed the big pot.
board.
would give Petrone some added hope but the 
turn with a full house, but the 
