Michael Esposito opened to 350,000 from under the gun, and the action folded to Robert Corcione, who defended his big blind. The flop produced 
, and Corcione checked. Esposito continued for 475,000, and Corcione called.
The turn was the 
, and Corcione knuckled again. Espositio fired a second bullet worth 900,000, and Corcione check-raised to 2 million. Esposito released, and Corcione picked up the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,300,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |
|
5,500,000
1,900,000
|
1,900,000 |
. Salaburu checked, Ausmus bet 400,000, and Salaburu called. The turn then brought the 
and a bet of 700,000 from Salaburu. Ausmus though about a half-minute, then called.
. This time Salaburu checked quickly, and Ausmus checked behind. Ausmus had 
for fours and deuces, which was good enough and he claimed the pot.
flop delivered Merson a pair of tens and the lead. Neither the 
landed on the turn, and Ausmus called. The river was the 
, and won the small pot.
, and Robbins led for 1.1 million. Thomas again called.
completed the board, and Robbins fired a final bullet worth 1.6 million. Thomas called, and Robbins tabled 
for a pair of queens, and is the first player to cross the 20 million-chip mark.
. Corcione was at risk with the 
fell. The turn 
on the river wasn't what he needed. Corcione was eliminated in 21st place and took home $294,601.
