Level 6
: 200/400, 50 ante
Qui Nguyen was first to act and raised to 1,000. Alexander Lynskey three-bet to 4,400 and Nguyen called.
When the flop came 
, Lynskey check-called the 5,000 bet of Nguyen.
The turn brought them the 
to complete the flush-draw. Lynskey check-called the 10,000 bet.
The river completed the board with the 
, Lynskey checked once more. Nguyen shoved for about 38,000 which sent Lynskey into the tank. After going through all his options, Lynskey decided to make the call.
Qui Nguyen: 
Alexander Lynskey: 
Lynskey's pocket queens were good enough to knock the 2016 WSOP Main Event Winner out of the Shootout. Nguyen shook Lynskey's hand and made his way out.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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104,000
61,950
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61,950 |
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Busted | |
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and Scott Stewart bet 11,300 into a pot around 15,000. Brian Yoon took some time to think before making the call. Stewart boarded 
for a flush and Yoon then threw his cards in the muck. Stewart has now taken a commanding chip lead and will be looking to lock up a seat for Day 2.
on the turn gave Shorr an added flush draw to go with his overcards but the 
on the river did not connect with his hand and Lodge took down the pot, securing his seat for Day 2.
. Both players checked to the 
on the turn and Khalili checked to Farrell who then bet 2500. 
. The table is now three handed and Farrell has the lead.
for an overpair and Nguyen boarded 
for a flopped straight. The 
on the river did not improve Gross's hand as he was eliminated and Nguyen took down the pot.