Viacheslav Zhukov Eliminated in 17th Place ($13,031)
Elie Doft raised in middle position and Viacheslav Zhukov re-raised all in for an additional 5,000 from the cutoff. Scotty Nguyen called on the button, as did Doft.
The 
was checked down by both players and Doft showed 
for tens and fours.
"That's good baby," said Nguyen.
Zhukov tabled 
for nothing at all, ending the defending champion's bid for a repeat.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
165,000
47,500
|
47,500 |
|
||
|
160,000
90,500
|
90,500 |
|
Busted | |