Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Brent Cunningham raised to 100,000 from the button, and Brett Apter called in the small blind.
Apter checked the 
flop to Cunningham, who bet 125,000. Apter called.
The 
turn was checked through to the 
river. Apter bet 400,000, and Cunningham folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,600,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
||
|
895,000
-300,000
|
-300,000 |
flop, and the 
fell on the turn. Action checked to Garosshen, who bet 175,000. Cartwright check-raised to 490,000, which got Cunningham out of the way, while Garosshen made the call.
hit the river, and Cartwright bet 775,000. Garosshen called. Cartwright showed 
for just ace-high, and Garosshen tabled 
for a pair of nines and the winner.
flop to Hoppe, who bet 130,000. Cartwright called.
hit the turn, and Cartwright checked again. Hoppe checked back.
fell on the river, and Cartwright bet 280,000. Hoppe folded.
flop, and the 
river was checked a third time by Garosshen, and Apter checked behind after a short stint in the tank. Garosshen tabled 
for a pair of tens, and Apter mucked.
turn meant McCormick had six outs to survive. The 
river was a brick, and the Day 2 chip leader McCormick exited the tournament area in sixth.
flop to Cartwright, who bet 80,000. Garosshen check-raised to 245,000, and Cartwright three-bet to 590,000. Garosshen folded.