Hand #15 - Philip Hilm Eliminated in 9th Place ($525,934)

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Hand #15 - Tuan Lam has the button in seat 6, Jerry Yang raises from late position to 1 million, and Philip Hilm thinks for about a minute before he calls from the small blind.

The flop comes {K-Diamonds}

, Hilm checks, Yang bets 2 million, and Hilm thinks for about 30 seconds before he calls. The turn card is the {2-Hearts}

, Hilm checks, Yang bets 4 million, Hilm moves all in, and the crowd applauds as many of them rise to their feet.

Now it's Jerry Yang's turn to sweat a big decision. But he only thinks for about 30 seconds before he calls with {A-Diamonds}

for top pair, top kicker. Hilm shows {8-Diamonds}

for a pair of fives with a flush draw. Hilm needs to improve to stay alive.

The crowd is shocked, but pleased to see an all-in situation. Moments before the river card is dealt, everyone falls silent.

The river card is the {6-Clubs}

, and there is a smattering of applause as Jerry Yang wins the pot with a pair of kings.

Philip Hilm is eliminated in ninth place, earning $525,934. The next player eliminated will receive $585,699 for eighth place.

Tags: Jerry Yang Philip Hilm