Jason Mercier just bought in for a second time, which makes Doug "WCG|Rider" Polk the first one to completely bust from the tournament. He started his last hand with 17,577 chips in the 250/500-level.
Under the gun Polk raised to 1,250 before Mustapha "lasagnaaammm" Kanit put in a 3-bet to 3,312. All other folded and Polk made the call.
He checked to Kanit on the 
flop and the Italian continued for 3,115. Polk called leaving him with less than a pot size bet behind. He checked again when the 
hit the virtual felt on the turn. Kanit put Polk all in and he made the call.
Polk: 
Kanit: 
Polk was ahead with his pair of aces, but Kanit had an open ended straight draw and a flush draw. The 
on the river gave him a straight and sent Polk to the rail.
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48,702
18,702
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18,702 |
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on the turn. 
fell on the river. Both players checked and Shakerchi showed 
for a missed flush draw. Thuritz tabled 
for just Queen-high but it was enough to win the hand.
. The 
hit the felt on the river he doubled up.
flop. 
turn. 
and Dvoress put Kenney all in for 16,730. Kenney quickly called and showed 
.
from Haxton.
came on the turn. The 
on the river was of no matter and Bonomo was eliminated from the tournament.
flop and Kurganov checked again when the 
river. Petrangelo shoved and the Russian made the call. 
