As is often the case, action opened-up once the ICM-deal was struck, as the tournament has now become a winner-take-all format.
Michael Malm was the first eliminated from the final table, as he was all-in pre-flop and at risk, flipping for a nearly 9-million chip pot with Santiago Plante.
Michael: 
Santiago: 
Board: 
Michael had locked in $23,395.00 in the deal – another solid score for the WSOP-bracelet winner.
6th place: Michael Malm – $23,395.00
Shortly after, Philippe Belley put his tournament life at risk with 
, and was matched up against Isaac Buswell holding 
.
The board ran out 
, and Isaac claimed the remainder of Philippe’s chips.
5th place: Philippe Belley – $13,850.00
Another quick elimination occurred just moments later, as Naghibollah Noori shoved with 
, and was met with a call from Santiago, who tabled 
. They both paired their ace on the 
board, however Santigo’s kicker was the better one, and he was awarded the pot.
4th place: Naghibollah Noori – $16,300.00
Presten Cloutier was the next casualty on this final table, as his 
was bested by Santiago’s 
on a 
board.
3rd place: Preston Cloutier – $24,935.00
