Arman Zolnoorian raised from early position and short stack Chris Cornell moved all in from two seats over. Once the action was back on Zolnoorian, he didn't even ask for a count but quickly called.
Cornell:
Zolnoorian:
The board of provided no help for Cornell and he was eliminated in 13th place for $19,135. There is now a pay jump, as all remaining 12 players are guaranteed at least $15,250 for their efforts.
Asi Moshe raised to 65,000 and Artur Rudziankov called on the button, as did Arman Zolnoorian in the big blind. The flop of was checked to Rudziankov who bet 80,000. Only Moshe called and the two remaining players checked the turn before Moshe's bet of 145,000 on the river forced a fold.
Rudziankov got the chips back in a hand against Zolnoorian right after when betting the turn for 230,000 from the cutoff. Zolnoorian folded and Rudziankov was relieved. "I would puke if he shoves," the Czech said.
Lee Watkinson moved all in a few times without being called over the past hour. He then had to forfeit his blinds to remain among the shortest stacks and just moved all in from the dead button. John Phan in the small blind asked for a count and called once it was deemed to be 215,000.
Watkinson:
Phan:
The flop provided a sweat, but Watkinson remained in the lead thanks to the turn and river. The kicker played and Watkinson doubled to remain in contention.
Artur Rudziankov raised to 65,000 and Asi Moshe moved all in from the small blind. Rudziankov asked for a count and folded once it was determined to be for 730,000 in total.
One hand later, Kirk Adams moved all in for 390,000 from the hijack and Arman Zolnoorian took his time from one seat over before calling in the cutoff.
Adams:
Zolnoorian:
The flop gave Adams some hope and he improved to two pair on the turn. A blank river changed nothing and the aces were cracked to let Adams double.
Alex Queen moved all in for 355,000 from under the gun and Artur Rudziankov looked him up from the hijack while all other players sent their cards into the muck.
Queen:
Rudziankov:
The board ran out and Queen had to settle for 15th place and a payday of $19,135.