Michael Balan Eliminated in 5th Place ($42,872)
Level 28
: Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Limits: 120,000/240,000
Limits: 120,000/240,000
A-5 Triple Draw
George Alexander opened from the button and Michael Balan called off with his remaining stack of just under 200,000 from the small blind.
Balan drew three, then one, then one. Alexander drew one for the first two draws before standing pat for the third.
George Alexander: 6x5x4xAx 
Michael Balan: 7x5x3x2xAx
Balan needed a deuce or a three but instead caught a 10x and was sent to the rail, while Alexander took down another pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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8,350,000
650,000
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650,000 |
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Busted | |
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