Emilien Pitavy Eliminated in 5th Place ($2,245,000)
Level 30
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Emilien Pitavy shoved in his 3,250,000 on the button, and Biao Ding looked him up in the big blind.
Emilien Pitavy: K♣J♠
Biao Ding: A♣8♥
Both players paired on the J♥10♣A♥ flop, but Ding remained in the lead. The 5♣ turn and 7♦ river improved no one, sending Pitavy to the rail in fifth place.