Brad Albrinck Eliminated in 8th Place ($43,538)
Fahredin Mustafov opened to 360,000 from the small blind and Brad Albrinck called from the big blind.
The flop came 6♦J♠9♥ and Mustafov shoved, covering Albrinck who had around 750,000 left. Albrinck called and was at risk.
Brad Albrinck: J♥10♣8♦7♣
Fahredin Mustafov: J♣8♣5♠4♠
Both players had top pair but Albrinck had a wrap to go along with it. The A♠5♦ runout gave Albrinck a straight to double through Mustafov.
The next hand saw Richard Gryko open to 325,000 from the cutoff and Albrinck three-bet to 1,095,000 from the small blind. Gryko called.
The flop came 6♠3♥4♣ and Albrinck shoved for 1,210,000. Gryko called with a covering stack to put him at risk.
Brad Albrinck: A♥8♣6♦5♣
Richard Gryko: Q♣Q♠10♠7♣
Albrinck had top pair and a straight draw while Gryko was ahead with an overpair. The 9♦10♦ runout changed nothing for either player and Albrinck was sent to the rail one spot shy of the final table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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13,000,000
3,550,000
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3,550,000 |
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4,975,000
1,025,000
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1,025,000 |
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Busted | |
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