Charles Benoit Eliminated in 9th Place ($136,302)
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Charles Benoit limped in early position leaving 400,000 in chips behind. Anton Smirnov slammed in the 400,000 and the dealer informed him that he required a proper raise to which he obliged and Benoit called with his last 400,000.
Charles Benoit: A♦7♦
Anton Smirnov: K♠7♦
The flop came 4♥5♥K♦J♦10♣ and Smirnov's pair of kings took the small pot and the knockout. The crowd roared and some singing also occurred.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
16,000,000 | |
|
Busted |