Seiji Sasaki Eliminated in 15th Place ($75,200)
Level 37
: Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Michael Monroig opened to 2,000,000 from the cutoff before Seiji Sasaki called from the big blind, leaving only 600,000 behind.
Sasaki checked the 8♣7♣10♣ flop, which led to a bet of 600,000 from Monroig. Sasaki called to put himself at risk.
Seiji Sasaki: 5♠5♣
Michael Monroig: A♣2♠
Sasaki was ahead, but Monroig had plenty of outs to sink him.
The 10♥ turn kept Sasaki in the lead, but Monroig gained more outs as he could counterfeit Sasaki if the board paired again.
The river was a disaster as the 7♥ peeled to counterfeit Sasaki and eliminate him in 15th place. Sasaki earned $75,200 for his finish.