Michael Barlow Eliminated in 16th Place ($34,577)
Level 32
: 60,000/120,000, 20,000 ante
Arthur Conan opened to 260,000 in the hijack. Alexander Kuzmin three-bet to 650,000 in the cutoff. Michael Barlow called for less from the small blind, putting at risk his last 500,000. Conan tank-called.
The flop came 
. Conan checked. Kuzmin fired 300,000. Conan called. The turn brought the 
. Conan checked again. Kuzmin continued for 600,000. Conan went deep into the tank before check-raising all in for 3,300,000. Kuzmin snap-called.
Alexander Kuzmin: 
Arthur Conan: 
Michael Barlow: 
Conan turned a straight and was ahead, but the 
river completed the board giving Kuzmin quads to leave Conan with 1,050,000 left, eliminating Barlow as well in 16th place for $34,577.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,800,000 | 4,900,000 |
|
1,050,000 | 1,050,000 |
|
Busted |