Brian Hastings Eliminated in 18th Place ($41,420)
Level 28
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Chris Smith open-jammed for roughly 1,000,000 from early position and action folded to Brian Hastings who called off his stack holding less from the big blind.
Brian Hastings: 
Chris Smith: 
Hasting was racing for his tournament and fell behind after the 
flop gave Smith top two-pair.
The 
turn left Hastings needing a nine, but the river came the 
, improving Smith to a full house and ending the four-time WSOP bracelet winners tournament in 18th place $41,420.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
|
Busted |