In the first hand after the two-table redraw, David Balkin raised to 425,000 from middle position and was called by Michael Esposito. The 
flop saw Balkin bet 625,000, Esposito call, and the 
appear on the turn.
This time Balkin checked, and Esposito fired out 925,000. Balkin responded by moving all in and Esposito snap-called.
Showdown
Esposito: 
Balkin: 
Balkin no doubt thought he had the best hand, but Esposito had nailed the flop and was a huge favorite; in fact, Balkin needed the case ace to stay alive. The dealer burned one last time and put out the 
, putting an end to the Australian's deep run in 18th place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
18,250,000
5,050,000
|
5,050,000 |
|
Busted |
. With that, Buckenmayer was eliminated in 17th place. That means just two players remaining in the field are over the age of 40 in Steven Gee and Michael Esposito.
. Salaburu checked, and when Mahatan fired a continuation bet, Salaburu stuck around. The turn then brought the 
and an all-in push from Salaburu, which Mahatan called.
river they remained so. Mahatan is out in 16th, having earned $369,026 for his Main Event run.
flop, bringing about the 
turn. Merson led out for 1.05 million, Harig called, and the 
for the nuts, and his cheering section erupted; meanwhile, a shell-shocked Harig revealed 
flop gave Koroknai a freeroll to a club.
, the flop also brought the 
. Ladouceur had flopped trips, but Merson a full house.
on the river. With that, Ladouceur was eliminated from the tournament while Merson chipped up to over 30 million.
