We spotted Mickey Appleman for the first time today just in time to see his elimination from the tournament. Appleman bet 500 on a board of after his lone opponent checked. That opponent raised to 1,500. Appleman threw in a call, leaving himself 175 behind. That 175 went in on the river. Appleman's , a pair of kings, was out-turned by his opponent's , trip tens.
Appleman, wearing a red sweatshirt instead of his usual Horseshoe jacket, shrugged and headed off towards the red section of the room, where the cash games are located.