Simao Out, Pupillo Over 1 Million
Level 17
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Joao Simao was gathering his things to head for the door while Neel Murthy was stacking up his chips. Another eliminated player had already mucked a third losing hand.
Joao Simao: J?J? 
Neel Murthy: A?K?
The board ran out 8?2?A?5?K? and Murthy flopped an ace to eliminate both players.
Meanwhile, reigning GPI Mid-Major Player of the Year Nick Pupillo has over one million chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,150,000
545,000
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545,000 |
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695,000
626,000
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626,000 |
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Busted | |
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