As the Field Shrinks
With the board reading 
, a player in the hijack seat bet 12,500, Mazin Khoury called from the button, and a third player in early position folded. That made the pot about 40,000 when the 
landed on the turn, prompting a check from Khoury's opponent. He fired 18,500, and Khoury's opponent went into the tank.
"Hey what happened to the screen?" asked one player of a passing staff member as all waited. He was alluding to the board showing how many players are left. Apparently it is about to be restored. "They're about 68 left," the player was informed.
"Tell me when there's 10," he answered with a laugh. "I think you'll know," said Kevin Elia, presently still among the leaders in chips.
Finally Khoury's opponent called, then both checked the river. Khoury watched his opponent turn over 
for tens, and Khoury mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
215,000
-72,000
|
-72,000 |