Andrew Rudnik was put all in before the flop and snapped off his opponent. Rudnik showed 
and was way ahead of his opponent's 
.
The board dropped down 
and Rudnik was able to secure a double to around 210,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
210,000 | 90,000 |
Level: 19
Blinds: 2,500/5,000
Ante: 500
Akim Akimov was all in for his last 77,000 before the flop when we came to the table. Tom Christopher was pondering his action and eventually decided to call.
Akimov: 
Christopher: 
The two were racing for Akimov's tournament life heading to the flop. The dealer fanned 
on the felt and suddenly it looked bleak for Akimov. The 
turned and Akimov was left hoping to spike an eight on the river. Alas, the dealer produced the 
and Akimov's fate was sealed as our bubble boy.
Every remaining player is now guaranteed at least $2,722 in tournament winnings.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
325,000 | 65,000 |
|
|
Busted |
As we are near the money bubble play has now switched to hand for hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
540,000 | -20,000 |
|
480,000 | 210,000 |
|
375,000 | 55,000 |
|
305,000 | 45,000 |
|
|
260,000 | 40,000 |
|
230,000 | -40,000 |
|
202,000 | 47,000 |
|
|
160,000 | 94,000 |
|
155,000 | 103,000 |
|
120,000 | -35,000 |
|
|
120,000 | -95,000 |
|
105,000 | -5,000 |
|
75,000 | -130,000 |
|
65,000 | -50,000 |
|
60,000 | -100,000 |
|
50,000 | -25,000 |
Patrick Friday has just vaulted into one of the top chip positions. We arrived at the table after the action had been completed, but Friday held 
before the flop in a confrontation with two other players.
Friday eliminated a player holding 
while at the same time being able to double through another player who held 
. Friday's all in was for 149,500.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
435,000 |
We missed the action but can report that Matt Glantz has doubled up. Glantz was all in and at risk before the flop holding 
against an opponent's 
.
The flop was dry for Glantz when it brought 
but he struck gold with a two outer on the turn. The gave him a set and he was ensured a double up when the 
finished off the board on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
160,000 | 100,000 |
Michael Taylor had the button and he opened to 10,000. The player in the big blind called and the flop brought 
. The action went check-check and the dropped down on the turn. Taylor's opponent led for 11,000 and Taylor stuck around. Both players checked once more after the paired the board on the river.
Taylor showed for kings and fives and it was good against his opponent's 
. Taylor raked in the pot and is now at 155,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
155,000 | 30,000 |
Level: 18
Blinds: 2,000/4,000
Ante: 500
Players are now on a 15-minute break. Tournament staff is also coloring up and racing off the black t100 chips.
