Xin Qi has been eliminated in 12th place, leaving the tournament just one elimination away from the final table.
Xin started the day strong but had been nurturing a small stack for at least the past 2 levels, and doing so on a wild and unconventional table. His final hand of the day was a blind-on-blind affair.
Action folded around to Azim Popatia in the small blind, and he raised to 100K. Xin insta-shoved from the big blind – and Azim called just as quickly.
Azim:
Xin:
Azim was ahead from the get-go and the on the flop just cemented his position. Then the turn and river came and sealed the deal, and Xin hit the rail.
12th place: Xin Qi, $8,720