Updated Chip Counts; Two World Champs Fall, Seidel Heads Up
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Level 8
: 400/800, 100 ante
Both Greg Merson and Ryan Riess have been eliminated from play in third place at their respective tables. Merson's elimination leaves Dylan Linde and Kenny Hallaert heads up for a seat in the second day. Linde holds the chip lead now with 47,000 to Hallaert's 36,000.
Griffin Benger is now heads up with an opponent and holding a chip disadvantage. The Canadian holds 26,000 in chips.
Erik Seidel is heads up at his table and holds a solid chip lead over his opponent. The eight-time WSOP bracelet winner has about 63,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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63,000
51,000
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51,000 |
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57,000
19,000
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19,000 |
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47,000
31,500
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31,500 |
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36,000
500
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500 |
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33,000
-2,000
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-2,000 |
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26,000
-1,500
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-1,500 |
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20,000
-15,000
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-15,000 |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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