James Pupillo Eliminated in 4th Place ($46,017)
Level 29
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
James Pupillo raised to 185,000 from the small blind, and Richard Bai called in the big blind.
On the 
flop, Pupillo checked and Bai bet 125,000. Pupillo called.
The 
fell on the turn, and Pupillo checked again. Bai bet 450,000 and Pupillo raised to 900,000. Bai called.
The 
fell on the river, and Pupillo snap-jammed for 1.1 million. Bai instantly called and tabled 
for a set of eights, and a shellshocked Pupillo turned over 
for a lower set, and Bai, who had under ten big blinds just an hour ago, now holds a commanding lead three-handed.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500,000 | 2,400,000 |
|
Busted |
flop, and Bai called.
turn saw Pupillo bet 350,000, and Bai called again.
river, and Pupillo tabled 
. Bai had that outkicked with his 
and took down the pot.
turn. Bai called.
river, and Bai quickly called, showing 
for a rivered straight. Pupillo flashed 
as he raked in the pot.
fell on the turn. Another dramatic river came, however, as the 
hit the river, giving Bai a set and a double.
fell on the turn, and Zou checked again. Pupillo bet 225,000 and Zou folded.
flop, then check-called 200,000 on the 
river checked through, and Pupillo tabled