HomeSam Welbourne bluffed out of the running in 17th place with Mikiya Kudo delivering the big knockout. Action saw Kudo raise to 34k and Welbourne defending on the big blind. At the flop K♣ 4♥ 5♦, Welbourne checked, Kudo bet 37k, called by Welbourne. On the 5♣ turn, Welbourne took the reins and bet 96k, Kudo called. The river 9♠ Welboourne shoved and Kudo snap-called. Welbourne A♥ 2♥ bluff, Kudo 4♣ 4♠ full house.
Kudo is now the overwhelming chip leader with 1.14M. 16 players remaining.