Event 1: Michael Ortiz Out 13th; Steven McKoy Doubles Thru Jeff Yeh

Shortly before the first break, Michael Ortiz was eliminated in 13th place (earning $7,630). That put the field just two spots away from combining to a single table.

When the players returned from break, the blinds increased to 100,000-200,000 with a 25,000 ante.

In the first or second hand, Steven McKoy moved all in from the button for 2.9 million, and Jeff Yeh tanked for a bit before he called from the small blind with AC8S. McKoy turned over 2C2D, and he’ll need it to hold to stay alive.

The board comes 10H6C5SKD5H, and the pocket deuces hold up for McKoy to win the pot and double up in chips.

Steven McKoy  –  6,150,000  (30 bb)
Jeff Yeh  –  3,200,000  (16 bb)

Michael Ortiz  –  Out in 13th Place  ($7,630)