Denis Gnidash Eliminated in 16th Place ($8,000)
The table folded around to Denis Gnidash in the small blind who checked his cards then tossed out a raise to 15,000. Chris Klodnicki, seated to Gnidash's left, then checked his hand and put out the chips to call.
The flop came 
, and Gnidash didn't waste too much time before tumbling out some gray chips for a bet of 20,000. Klodnicki took just a few seconds before raising to 40,000. Gnidash then set out his remaining stack of about 170,000, and Klodnicki was quick with the call.
Gnidash showed 
and was in need of help versus Klodnicki's 
. But the turn was the 
and river the 
, and Gnidash is the first elimination of the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,300,000 | 280,000 |
|
Busted |