Ryan Hughes Eliminated in 20th Place
Level 22
: 8,000/16,000, 2,000 ante
Ryan Hughes was down to just 168,000 and he shipped all-in from the hijack. Peter Bstieler called from the small blind and the cards were on their backs.
Peter Bstieler: 
Ryan Hughes: 
The board ran out 
and Hughes' MONSTER STACK run came to an end. Hughes will still collect some Player of the Year points which will put him in the lead for the title. Hughes was the only one of the contenders to make the money in the opening event of the WSOP Europe.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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635,000 | |
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Busted | |
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