Phong Than Nguyen Eliminated in 6th Place ($48,299)
Level 39
: 600,000-1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Phong Than Nguyen limped from the small blind and Chris Moorman shoved all in from the big blind. Nguyen snap-called for his tournament life.
Phong Than Nguyen: 
Chris Moorman: 
The two were locked in a classic race but Nguyen pulled far ahead on the 
flop and stayed in front after the 
turn. However, just as he was about to count out his stack for a full double, the 
came out of nowhere on the river to dash Nguyen's hopes of a first WSOP bracelet in gut wrenching fashion, forcing him instead to settle for sixth place and $48,299.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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43,000,000 | 8,300,000 |
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