Markkos Ladev Eliminated in 5th Place (�215,950)
Level 31
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Markkos Ladev opened to 825,000 from the hijack, leaving 150,000 behind. Mike Watson called from the button.
The flop came 10?Q?J?. Ladev quickly got his last 150,000 in and Watson called to put him at risk.
Markkos Ladev: K?6? 
Mike Watson: A?9?
Watson was ahead with ace-high while Ladev had an open-ended straight draw. Ladev found no help when the rest of the board ran out Q?4? and was forced to settle for fifth place while Watson took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,100,000
1,675,000
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1,675,000 |
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Busted | |