Nicky Katz Eliminated in 9th Place (��10,633)
From middle position, Nicky Katz raised to 21,000. Defending champion JP Kelly made the call from the big blind and the flop came down 
. Kelly checked and Katz fired 25,000. Kelly made it 63,000 to go and then Katz moved all in. Kelly made the cheap call for only a little bit more holding the 
for a double-gutshot straight draw. Katz held the 
.
The turn brought the 
and completed an unbeatable straight for Kelly. The river ended things officially with the 
.
Katz finished in ninth place and earned over ��10,000 for his finish. Kelly moved himself one step closer to glory with that elimination.