Carlos Mortensen Eliminated in 10th Place ($573,204)
Level 35
: 200,000/400,000, 50,000 ante
Hand #280: Marc McLaughlin received a walk in the big blind.
Hand #281: Carlos Mortensen raised to 800,000 in the cutoff and JC Tran called from the big blind. The flop came down 
and Tran check-called 800,000 from Mortensen to see the 
turn. Tran shoved for about 3.625 million effective and after a few seconds, Mortensen called for his tournament life.
Tran: 
Mortensen: 
Tran pulled ahead on the turn with a straight, while Mortensen needed a club to survive.
River: 
Mortensen was unable to hit the club, ending the 2001 Main Event champion's bid for another Main Event final table in 10th place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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38,000,000
6,150,000
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6,150,000 |
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Busted | |
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