Alexander Orlov Eliminated in 3rd Place ($41,531)
Level 27
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Rick Troendly raised to 125,000 on the button and Alexander Orlov called from the big blind. The dealer fanned the flop of 
and Orlov started with a check. Troendly fired out a bet of 115,000 and Orlov check-raised to 325,000. Troendly got up from his seat as he pushed all in and Orlov called off his stack of around 1,775,000.
Rick Troendly: 
Alexander Orlov: 
Orlov was currently in the lead with a pair of nines but Troendly had plenty of outs with a straight and flush draw. The 
landed on the turn to give Troendly a flush and Orlov was left drawing dead to the 
on the river. Troendly will now carry a huge chip lead into heads-up action.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,100,000 | 2,400,000 |
|
1,950,000 | 510,000 |
|
Busted |