Gerardo Hernandez Eliminated in 18th Place ($350,000)
Level 36
: Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Gerardo Hernandez open-jammed his stack of 11,400,000 from the hijack before Andres Gonzalez rejammed for 12,900,000 from the small blind.
Gerardo Hernandez: 6♠6♥
Andres Gonzalez: A♠K♠
"Remember, sixes are a premium hand. I found a hand. I found a spot. Sixes," Hernandez said as he found himself flipping for his tournament life. The J♣J♠7♦ flop kept Hernandez ahead as did the 5♣ turn. The 7♥ river, though, counterfeited Hernandez's pair and he became the first elimination of the day.
With his elimination, the field have locked up $450,400.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
26,000,000
11,000,000
|
11,000,000 |
|
Busted |