Freeroll then Freerolled
Zachary Schwartz opened to 750,000 under the gun, before Joshua Ladines repotted to 2,375,000 from the big blind. Schwartz shoved and Ladines snapped.
Joshua Ladines: K♠K♣J♣5♥ 
Zachary Schwartz: K♦K♥7♥5♠
The 9♣A♥4♣ gave both players backdoor draws, with the 4♣ turn only bringing in Ladines', as he freerolled his opponent. However, the Q♠ river brought no blood, and the two chopped the pot.
The very next hand, Richard Gryko opened to 650,000, and Ladines three-bet potted yet again, this time for slightly less, as the value was 2,200,000. Gryko made the call, then snap-called a shove on the 9♠6♠Q♥ flop.
Joshua Ladines: A♣K♥J♠10♣
Richard Gryko: K♣J♣10♠7♥
Both players had the same wrap, and Ladines was in the lead with ace-high but Gryko's seven meant that an eight would award him the full pot. The 10♥ turn gave both players the nut straight, and the freeroll began. The Q♠ river meant that for a second time, Ladines would chop for his tournament life.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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11,800,000
625,000
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625,000 |
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9,850,000
25,000
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25,000 |
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3,950,000
100,000
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100,000 |
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