Max Itkin Eliminated in 14th Place ($13,980)
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Our chip leader is still pounding away, and we picked up this pot as Jamil Wakil opened to 42,000 in early position. Max Itkin defended his big blind with a short stack, and off they went to a heads-up flop.
It came out 
, and Itkin checked to the raiser. When Wakil bet another 62,000, though, he check-raised all in for 280,000, and Wakil made the call with a chance at another knockout. He was well in front.
Showdown
Itkin: 
Wakil: 
Itkin was drawing slim to survive, and he'd not be able to catch up to Wakil's top pair. The turn and river came 
and 
, respectively, and that's the end of the line for another of our players. Itkin is out in 14th, and there's another all-in-and-a-call in progress as we type.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,800,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
|
Busted |