Katz Eliminated on the Bubble
While there was an all-in and a call on the feature table, another big pot was also brewing on an outer table between Matt Berkey and Mike Watson. Berkey opened to 550,000 in middle position and Mike Watson called from the cutoff. The flop came 
and Berkey continued for 1,350,000 which Watson called.
The 
landed on the turn and both players checked to the 
on the river. Berkey threw in a bet of 2,850,000 and Watson used up a time extension before making the call. Berkey flipped over 
for a straight and Watson mucked his cards.
Now all of the focus was back on the feature table with Cary Katz all in from the big blind. He was up against Chance Kornuth on the button but would need some help to stay alive. Katz held 
but Kornuth woke up with a monster with 
.
The flop came 
which provided no help for Katz as of yet. The 
on the turn meant Katz was looking for one of two remaining fives in the deck. The river brought the 
and Katz was unable to improve as he was eliminated on the money bubble. The remaining 39 players are all guaranteed at least a min-cash of $60,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,500,000
6,200,000
|
6,200,000 |
|
3,875,000
-5,995,000
|
-5,995,000 |
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Busted | |
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