Pierce Short Then Busto
Level 14
: 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Down to his last 10,000, John Pierce stuck it in from the big blind with 
but was dominated by the 
of Jorden Helstern. The 
didn't do anything for Pierce and he headed for the rail.
Just a few more players busting out would force a redraw, well in advance of the scheduled end of play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
245,000
115,000
|
115,000 |
|
Busted |
flop checked around three ways for a 
turn. Brett Apter bet 6,000 from the small blind and Kelly Wolfe called from early position. Apter bet 14,000 on the 
river and Wolfe quickly called.
for top pair but was outkicked by 
.
river. Action checked toe McCormick and he bet 40,000. Jakel quickly mucked but the big blind called and flipped over 
.
for a straight.
board.
but trailed the 
, Alex Pelattini shoved all in for 58,000, which looked to be a little over the size of the pot. Greg Wood was in the tank from the cutoff and ultimately opted to call but was disgusted to see how bad of shape his 
. The 
of Austin McCormick. The board brought nothing but bricks, and the remaining 18 players will bag up for the night with 49:08 on the clock.