Asa Smith Eliminated in 10th Place (HK$293,000)
Within three hands, the chip distribution on table 4 has changed dramatically and the final table of the last nine is set.
Shashank Rathi limped the button and Randy Lew moved all in for 445,000 to scoop the pot without showdown.
One hand later, Lew shoved from the button and Asa Smith called all in for his last 475,000 with 
out of the big blind. The PokerStars Team Online member held 
and the board ran out 
to leave "nanonoko" with less than two big blinds.
Rathi limped again the very next hand and Lew moved all in for 105,000 from one seat over. Smith reshoved from the small blind for exactly 1 million chips and Rathi made the call!
Lew: 
Rathi:
Smith: 
The board ran out 
and Lew tripled whereas Smith was sent to the rail in 10th place. Rathi is the big chip leader going to the final table and there is now a short break to set up the final showdown.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,380,000
385,000
|
385,000 |
|
380,000
-145,000
|
-145,000 |
|
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|
Busted | |