Joao Simao Eliminated in 9th Place ($76,713)
Level 20
: 500,000/1,000,000, 125,000 ante
Joao Simao shoved for 6.2 million from early position, and was called in the next position by David Peters. The remaining players all folded.
Joao Simao: 
David Peters: 
The board ran out 
and Simao became the first elimination of the final table, taking home $76,713 for his efforts. Meanwhile, Peters closed the gap to Darie at the top of the counts.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
44,400,000
8,600,000
|
8,600,000 |
|
Busted |