From under the gun, Jamie Robbins raised to 500,000 on the outer table. Action folded over to Jacob Balsiger on the button and he reraised to 1.2 million. Play folded through the blinds and back to Robbins. He called to take a flop.
The dealer rolled out the 
and Robbins checked. Balsiger checked behind to see the 
come on the turn. Robbins moved all in for approximately 2.9 million and Balsiger made the call.
Robbins turned up the 
for a flush draw and straight draw. Balsiger held the 
for a set of nines.
Needing a queen or a diamond that didn't pair the board, Robbins' tournament life hung in the balance. After the dealer dealt the 
on the river, Balsiger's hand held up and he sent Robbins out the door.
Robbins — who finished in 11th place in the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event for $896,730 — took home $294,601 for his 19th-place result here in 2012.
And with that, the field is down to just 18 players and a redraw will be made. PokerNews will have that for you shortly. The remaining competitors are now earning at least $369,026.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,500,000
4,300,000
|
4,300,000 |
|
Busted |
. Salaburu checked, Koraknai bet 425,000, and Salaburu called. The turn brought the 
and another check from Salaburu. Koraknai checked behind.
. This time Salaburu fired 1.2 million and Koraknai called. Salaburu turned over 
and Koraknai mucked.
, and Esposito checked. Robbins continued for 625,000, and Esposito called. Both players checked when the 
. Esposito led for 1.025 million, and Robbins folded.
, giving Gee an open-ended straight draw. The turn was the 
, and Wong still was in the lead. The river then brought the 
, giving Gee his straight and a big boost to his stack. Meanwhile, Volpe is out in 20th.
turn. Balkin called that bet, but folded when Harig bet 1.5 million on the 
river.
