Sean Thomson Eliminated in 9th Place ($13,079)
Maurice Hawkins opened to 85,000 from late position, Sean Thomson defended his big blind and the dealer spread out 
on the flop.
Thomson checked to Hawkins, he pushed in a continuation bet of 110,000 and Thomson check-called to the 
turn card. Action again checked to Hawkins who bet 210,000 and again Thomson called.
The 
completed the board, Thomson checked and Hawkins fired in a 525,000 bet. Thomson quickly called, tabling 
for a pair of aces but it was not good as Hawkins turned over 
for a full house. Hawkins scooped in the pot and Thomason was left with just 65,000 in chips.
A few hands later Thomson moved all in for his last 45,000, Ralph Macri called and Joseph Rudy bumped it up to 200,000. Macri folded and the two remaining tabled their cards.
Sean Thomson:
Joseph Rudy: 
The board ran out 
and Rudy took down the pot with his pair of jacks, eliminating Thomson from the tournament in ninth.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,950,000
865,000
|
865,000 |
|
805,000
145,000
|
145,000 |
|
Busted |