Level 9
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
Igor Kurganov opened for 13,000 from the cutoff only to have Vladimir Troyanovskiy three-bet all in for 21,000 from the small blind. Kurganov called the additional 8,000 and the cards were turned up.
Troyanovskiy: 
Kurganov: 
Troyanovskiy was behind but drawing to two live cards. Unfortunately for him, neither would appear as the board ran out a dry 
.
Meanwhile, Thomas Muehloecker was also eliminated from the tournament at the hands of Anton Astapau.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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350,000
35,000
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35,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
and Kaverman knocked out two players in one go.
for trip aces. Unfortunately for him, McKeehen held the 
, and with a six on the board, that meant he held a winning full house.
, Nick Petrangelo checked from the small blind and defending champ Steve O'Dwyer did the same from the big. When the 
for aces full.
hit and Vogelsang checked again, after which Kenney put him all in.
and Drinan was at risk holding 
.
, which was ahead of Holz's 
. The board ran out clean and Holz's day came to an end.
