With the conclusion of that level, the remaining 21 players are now in a 15-minute break. They are schedule to play another three 90-minute levels today or until 16 players remain, whichever comes first.
Elliot Smith was the first to put chips in the middle when he raised to 45,000. Ya Li called on the button and then Petar Kalev pushed all in for 480,000 from the small blind. Smith folded and Li called.
Kalev:
Li:
The board came and Kalev was eliminated in 20th place for HK$170,000.
With action at the turn and on the felt, Aymon Hata checked to his one opponent, Artem Metalidi. Metalidi bet 103,000 and Hata called.
The turn was the and Hata checked again. Metalidi made it 144,000 this time and Hata called. Metalidi flipped over for best set and Hata mucked without showing.