Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:14 PM Local Time
Hands #68-69: Double Up for Jones
Hand #68: Tan Nguyen raised to 4,000,000 from under the gun and Dan Kuntzman pushed 28,000,000 to the middle to let the others know he was all in.
Everyone folded to Nguyen and he threw his cards to the middle as well.
Hand #69: Noomis Jones went all in from the cutoff for 11,500,000 and big blind Tan Nguyen called. Jones was playing and Nguyen called with .
The flop was dealt and Jones had some extra outs. The turn was the and that secured a double up for Jones.
Nguyen entered the break as chip leader of the tournament with 18 big blinds but he is now close to the bottom of the leaderboard with just seven big blinds.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:06 PM Local Time
Hands #63-67: Quads for Pekarek
Hand #63: Jeremy Pekarek raised to 4.5 million from the cutoff and picked up the blinds and antes.
Hand #64: Benjamin Underwood raised to 4 million from under the gun and everyone folded.
Hand #65: Pekarek opened the action to 4.5 million from early position and Tan Nguyen called from the cutoff, as did Underwood from the small blind. The flop came and all three players checked to the on the turn. Kuntzman checked again, Pekarek followed suit and Nguyen bet 3 million. Kuntzman folded and Pekarek called.
The river was the and Pekarek checked. Nguyen checked back and Pekarek tabled for quads.
Hand #66: Nguyen raised to 4.5 million from the hijack and picked up the blinds and antes.
Hand #67: Dan Kuntzman raised all in for 23 million from the cutoff and got no action.
Jeremy Pekarek | 48,000,000 | 17,400,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 32,000,000 | -3,500,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 28,500,000 | -3,800,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 28,000,000 | -3,400,000 |
Juan Magana | 20,500,000 | -5,300,000 |
Paul Jain | 15,500,000 | 100,000 |
Noomis Jones | 11,500,000 | -6,100,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:54 PM Local Time
Level 42 started
Level: 42
Blinds: 1000000/2000000
Ante: 2000000
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:37 PM Local Time
Hand #62: Last Hand Before the Break
Hand #62: In the final hand before the break it was Jeremy Pekarek who raised to 3,400,000 from the button. Small blind Paul Jain folded but big blind Tan Nguyen three-bet to 9,000,000 and the action was back on Pekarek.
He decided to fold his hand and Nguyen will enter the break as chip leader with 18 big blinds after the break.
They will come back in 15 minutes.
Tan Nguyen | 35,500,000 | 4,200,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 32,300,000 | 0 |
Dan Kuntzman | 31,400,000 | 0 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 30,600,000 | -3,400,000 |
Juan Magana | 25,800,000 | 0 |
Noomis Jones | 17,600,000 | 0 |
Paul Jain | 15,400,000 | -800,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:35 PM Local Time
John Skrovan Eliminated in 8th Place ($45,418)
Hand #61: Nguyen raised to 3.2 million from under the gun and John Skrovan moved all in for 6.4 from early position. Nguyen called.
Skrovan:
Nguyen:
The board ran out and Nguyen paired his king on the river to eliminate Skrovan in 8th place.
All remaining 7 players are now guaranteed a payout of $59,075.
Jeremy Pekarek | 34,000,000 | -4,000,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 32,300,000 | 6,000,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 31,400,000 | -3,600,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 31,300,000 | 15,200,000 |
Juan Magana | 25,800,000 | 0 |
Noomis Jones | 17,600,000 | -8,200,000 |
Paul Jain | 16,200,000 | -5,400,000 |
John Skrovan | 0 | -6,400,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:35 PM Local Time
Hands #59-60: Underwood Shoves
Hand #59: Tan Nguyen limped in from middle position, Benjamin Underwood completed from the small blind and Noomis Jones checked his option from the big blind. The three players checked down a board of and Nguyen won the pot with .
Hand #60: Dan Kuntzman opened to 3.6 million from the cutoff and Benjamin Underwood three-bet shoved for 24.7 million from the button. Kuntzman folded.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:28 PM Local Time
Hands #55-58: Skrovan Left Short, Then Doubles
Hand #55: Paul Jain raised from the button to 3,600,000 the small blind got out of the way but John Skrovan called to see the flop.
The flop fell and Skrovan checked to Jain. He continued with a bet of 9,800,000 and he was all in. Skrovan folded and Jain picked up the pot.
Hand #56: Skrovan pushed all in from the small blind for 12,500,000 and he put Juan Magana all in and at risk of elimination. Magana had from the big blind.
Skrovan jammed with and he needed to come from behind. The flop fell and Magana was ahead. He locked it up on the turn and the river was a courtesy.
Skrovan was left with a little over one big blind.
Hand #57: Skrovan put his last 2,000,000 in the middle from the button and Magana folded in the small blind. Big blind Dan Kuntzman called. Kuntzman's hand was while Skrovan played .
The board ran out and Skrovan managed to catch a double up.
Hand #58: Tan Nguyen raised all in for 12,100,000 from the hijack and everyone folded.
Jeremy Pekarek | 38,000,000 | 0 |
Dan Kuntzman | 35,000,000 | -4,400,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 26,300,000 | -3,200,000 |
Juan Magana | 25,800,000 | 11,700,000 |
Noomis Jones | 25,800,000 | 4,200,000 |
Paul Jain | 21,600,000 | 8,200,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 16,100,000 | 3,200,000 |
John Skrovan | 6,400,000 | -13,300,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:15 PM Local Time
Hands #50-54: Zero Flops
Hand #Fofty: Benjamin Underwood got a walk.
Hand #51: Juan Magana moved all in for 13.3 million from the cutoff and picked up the blinds and antes.
Hand #52: Dan Kuntzman opened to 3.5 million from the cutoff and took down the pot.
Hand #53: Magana raised to 3.2 million from middle position and Jeremy Pekarek three-bet to 8.4 million from the small blind. Magana, sitting on a total of 10 million in chips, went deep into the tank and eventually folded.
Hand #54: Action folded to Pekarek on the button and he raised to 3.4 million, getting folds from the blinds.
Dan Kuntzman | 39,400,000 | 3,200,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 38,000,000 | 7,200,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 29,500,000 | -800,000 |
Noomis Jones | 21,600,000 | -4,000,000 |
John Skrovan | 19,700,000 | 0 |
Juan Magana | 14,100,000 | 800,000 |
Paul Jain | 13,400,000 | -4,000,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 12,900,000 | -3,200,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 6:05 PM Local Time
Hands #45-49: Double Up for Jain
Hand #45: Jeremy Pekarek put Paul Jain all in from the small blind for effectively 10,400,000 but Jain didn't bite.
Hand #46: John Skrovan put his last 12,500,000 in the middle from the under-the-gun position and all of his opponents folded.
Hand #47: Juan Magana raised all in for 13,300,000 from under the gun and everyone folded.
Hand #48: Pekarek raised to 3,200,000 from the hijack and he saw Skrovan raise from the small blind with his last 13,300,000. Pekarek folded.
Hand #49: Jain raised to 3,700,000 and Dan Kuntzman put Jain all in for effectively 8,000,000 from the big blind. Jain called.
Paul Jain:
Dan Kuntzman:
The board ran out and Jain doubled up with pocket aces.
Dan Kuntzman | 36,200,000 | -9,100,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 30,800,000 | -3,200,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 30,300,000 | 800,000 |
Noomis Jones | 25,600,000 | 0 |
John Skrovan | 19,700,000 | 7,200,000 |
Paul Jain | 17,400,000 | 5,400,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 16,100,000 | -4,000,000 |
Juan Magana | 13,300,000 | 0 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:56 PM Local Time
Level 41 started
Level: 41
Blinds: 800000/1600000
Ante: 1600000
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:55 PM Local Time
Hands #42-44: Kuntzman Takes the Chip Lead, Jain at the Bottom
Hand #42: Noomis Jones raised to 2.7 million from under the gun and Dan Kuntzman three-bet to 6.1 million from the small blind. Jones called and they saw a flop of . Kuntzman gathered some chips and slid forward a bet of 7 million. Jones folded and Kuntzman raked in the pot.
Hand #43: Action folded to Kuntzman on the button and he raised to 3 million. The blinds folded.
Hand #44: Juan Magana opened to 3 million from the hijack and Jeremy Pekarek called from the big blind. The flop came and Pekarek led out for 3.3 million. Magana folded.
Dan Kuntzman | 45,300,000 | 11,500,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 34,000,000 | 6,800,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 29,500,000 | -3,000,000 |
Noomis Jones | 25,600,000 | -9,100,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 20,100,000 | 0 |
Juan Magana | 13,300,000 | -3,000,000 |
John Skrovan | 12,500,000 | 0 |
Paul Jain | 12,000,000 | 0 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:46 PM Local Time
Hands #37-41: Jones Taking Over the Lead
Hand #37: Noomis Jones raised to 2,700,000 from the button and Jeremy Pekarek put his last 17,200,000 in the middle from the small blind. The big blind got out of the way and Jones had a decision to make. It took Jones about a minute to let go of his hand.
Hand #38: Dan Kuntzman raised to 3,000,000 from middle position and Paul Jain called from the small blind.
The flop was dealt . Jain checked to the initial raiser and Kuntzman continued with a bet of 4,000,000. Jain stuck around to see the on the turn. Both checked to see the river complete the board and Jain bet 3,000,000.
Kuntzman called and Jain showed but that wasn't enough to win the pot against the of Kuntzman.
Hand #39: Jeremy Pekarek raised to 2,500,000 from the cutoff and big blind Tan Nguyen called from the small blind. The flop fell and Nguyen checked. Pekarek checked behind and the turn was the . Both checked again on the turn to see the on the river.
Both checked on the river and Pekarek took the pot down with .
Hand #40: Jones raised to 2,400,000 from middle position and Jain called from the cutoff. Big blind John Skrovan called as well and they went three-way to the flop. The flop was dealt and Skrovan checked to Jones.
Jones continued with a bet of 2,100,000 and Jain got out of the way but Skrovan didn't mind continuing heads-up so he called.
The turn was the and Skrovan check-folded to a bet of 4,900,000 from Jones.
Hand #41: Jain raised to 2,900,000 from the hijack and he took down the pot after everyone folded.
Noomis Jones | 34,700,000 | 6,600,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 33,800,000 | 10,000,000 |
Benjamin Underwood | 32,500,000 | 0 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 27,200,000 | 10,000,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 20,100,000 | -4,900,000 |
Juan Magana | 16,300,000 | -3,000,000 |
John Skrovan | 12,500,000 | -6,900,000 |
Paul Jain | 12,000,000 | -11,800,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:29 PM Local Time
Hands #32-36: Kuntzman Doubles Through Jain
Hand #32: Dan Kuntzman raised to 2.6 million from under the gun and John Skrovan shoved for 14.8 million from the small blind. Kuntzman thought for a moment and then opted to fold, sending the pot to Skrovan.
Hand #33: Paul Jain opened to 2.8 million from middle position and Tan Nguyen called from the cutoff. The dealer fanned a flop of and Jain bet 4.7 million. Nguyen looked back at his cards and then decided to fold.
Hand #34: Jain raised to 2.8 million from early position and Kuntzman shoved for 9.2 million from the small blind. Jain called.
Jain:
Kuntzman:
Kuntzman was at risk and flipping, needing to improve to to stay alive in this tournament. The flop came and Jain remained ahead with a pair of sevens. The turn was the and Kuntzman picked up a gut-shot straight draw. Sure enough, the river was the and Kuntzman doubled through.
Hand #35: Kuntzman opened to 3 million on the button and picked up the blinds and antes.
Hand #36: Benjamin Underwood raised to 2.5 million from the button and Jeremy Pekarek three-bet shoved for 12.9 million from the big blind. Underwood folded.
Benjamin Underwood | 32,500,000 | -5,500,000 |
Noomis Jones | 28,100,000 | -3,000,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 25,000,000 | -2,800,000 |
Paul Jain | 23,800,000 | -3,400,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 23,800,000 | 9,600,000 |
John Skrovan | 19,400,000 | 4,600,000 |
Juan Magana | 19,300,000 | -2,600,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 17,200,000 | 3,100,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:14 PM Local Time
Level 40 started
Level: 40
Blinds: 600000/1200000
Ante: 1200000
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:13 PM Local Time
Hands #27-31: Jain Wins a Pot Against Underwood
Hand #27: Dan Kuntzman raised all in for 11,700,000 from the button and both blinds folded.
Hand #28: Benjamin Underwood raised to 2,100,000 from the button and Noomis Jones pushed 24,500,000 to the middle from the small blind. The big blind and Underwood quickly folded.
Hand #29: Jones raised to 2,600,000 from the button and the blinds got out of the way.
Hand #30: Underwood raised to 2,100,000 from the Paul Jain called from the small blind and big blind Tan Nguyen defended his big blind.
The flop fell and it checked to Underwood who continued with a bet of 2,000,000. Jain called but big blind Nguyen got out of the way.
The turn was the and Jain checked again to Underwood. He checked behind this time and the completed the board. They both checked on the river as well and Jain took down the pot with .
Hand #31: Juan Magana raised to 2,200,000 from under the gun and everyone folded.
Benjamin Underwood | 38,000,000 | -6,700,000 |
Noomis Jones | 31,100,000 | 4,600,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 27,800,000 | -3,600,000 |
Paul Jain | 27,200,000 | 5,200,000 |
Juan Magana | 21,900,000 | 2,500,000 |
John Skrovan | 14,800,000 | -2,000,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 14,200,000 | 2,500,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 14,100,000 | -2,500,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:01 PM Local Time
David Elet Eliminated in 9th Place ($35,183)
Hand #26: David Elet moved all in for 8 million from early position and Juan Magana called on the button for 7.2 million.
Elet was at risk and behind with , up against Magana's .
The flop came and Elet still needed to improve to stay alive. The turn was the and the river was the , sending Elet home in 9th place.
All remaining 8 players are now guaranteed a payout of $45,418.
Benjamin Underwood | 44,700,000 | 3,300,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 31,400,000 | -3,400,000 |
Noomis Jones | 26,500,000 | -5,000,000 |
Paul Jain | 22,000,000 | -2,900,000 |
Juan Magana | 19,400,000 | 9,700,000 |
John Skrovan | 16,800,000 | 2,200,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 16,600,000 | 3,700,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 11,700,000 | -1,000,000 |
David Elet | 0 | -8,000,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 5:00 PM Local Time
Hands #22-25: Pekarek and Underwood Share Four Ladies
Hand #22: Benjamin Underwood raised to 2.1 million from late position and Tan Nguyen called from the big blind. The flop came and Nguyen checked. Underwood bet 1.7 million and Nguyen mucked.
Hand #23: Action folded to Jeremy Pekarek in the cutoff and he made it 2.2 million to go. The button and blinds folded and Pekarek raked in the pot.
Hand #24: Benjamin Underwood opened to 2.1 million from early position and Jeremy Pekarek three-bet shoved for 15.4 million from the hijack. Underwood asked for a count and then decided to call.
Pekarek:
Underwood:
Both players held pocket queens, and they saw a flop of , giving Underwood a freeroll with a diamond in his hand. The turn was the and the river was the to chop the pot.
Hand #25: Paul Jain raised to 2.3 million from the hijack and John Skrovan shoved all in for 12.1 million from the button. Jain folded and Skrovan picked up the pot.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 4:48 PM Local Time
Hands #17-21: Four Raised with No Callers, One All-In, Zero Flops
Hand #17: Paul Jain raised to 2,500,000 from middle position and he won the pot when everyone folded.
Hand #18: Tan Nguyen raised to 2,200,000 from middle position and everyone folded.
Hand #19: Jeremy Pekarek raised under the gun to 2,100,000 and Dan Kuntzman put his last 8,100,000 in the middle. It folded back to Pekarek and he got out of the way as well.
Hand #20: Benjamin Underwood raised to 2,100,000 from the cutoff and the players on the button and in the blinds got out of the way.
Hand #21: Underwood raised to 2,100,000 from the hijack and took down another pot with a single raise.
Benjamin Underwood | 41,400,000 | 2,500,000 |
Tan Nguyen | 34,800,000 | 2,500,000 |
Noomis Jones | 31,500,000 | -2,500,000 |
Paul Jain | 24,900,000 | -2,000,000 |
John Skrovan | 14,600,000 | -400,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 12,900,000 | -4,600,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 12,700,000 | 4,600,000 |
Juan Magana | 9,700,000 | 0 |
David Elet | 8,000,000 | -2,500,000 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 4:40 PM Local Time
Hands #12-16: John Skrovan Doubles Through David Elet
Hand #12 Dan Kuntzman moved all in for 8.1 million from middle position and everyone folded.
Hand #13 Benjamin Underwood raised to 2.1 million from middle position and raked in the blinds and antes.
Hand #14 David Elet raised to 2.5 million from the hijack and John Skrovan three-bet shoved all in for 6.8 million from the big blind. Elet called.
Skrovan:
Elet:
The flop came and Skrovan paired his ace to take the lead while Elet picked up a gut-shot straight draw. The turn was the and the river was the to give Skrovan the double.
Hand #15 Paul Jain raised to 2.5 million from the cutoff and everyone folded.
Hand #16 Action folded to Tan Nguyen in the cutoff and he made it 2.2 million to go. Nobody called and he raked in the blinds and ante.
Benjamin Underwood | 38,900,000 | 2,500,000 |
Noomis Jones | 34,000,000 | 0 |
Tan Nguyen | 32,300,000 | 0 |
Paul Jain | 26,900,000 | 2,500,000 |
Jeremy Pekarek | 17,500,000 | -500,000 |
John Skrovan | 15,000,000 | 7,200,000 |
David Elet | 10,500,000 | -6,800,000 |
Juan Magana | 9,700,000 | -2,500,000 |
Dan Kuntzman | 8,100,000 | 0 |
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 4:12 PM Local Time
Break
The final nine players are on a quick break.