In fairly rapid succession, Michael Tait was eliminated in 12th place, and Last Woman Standing Josée Thauvette was eliminated in 11th place. Both players received $9,766.

The remaining 10 players combined to a single table, and the next player eliminated will also receive $9,766.

At that point, the final nine players will begin the official final table, guaranteed at least $12,095, and playing for a first prize of $138,952.

Here are the updated chip counts as 10-handed play begins:

Seat 1.  Derek Buonano  –  14,180,000  (70 bb)
Seat 2.  Alcides Gomez  –  3,300,000  (16 bb)
Seat 3.  David Diaz  –  5,800,000  (29 bb)
Seat 4.  Daniel Navarrete  –  6,800,000  (34 bb)
Seat 5.  Jeff Yeh  –  2,700,000  (13 bb)
Seat 6.  John Liu  –  3,200,000  (16 bb)
Seat 7.  Kevin Ho  –  10,150,000  (50 bb)
Seat 8.  Zack Goodman  –  10,200,000  (51 bb)
Seat 9.  Steven McKoy  –  6,225,000  (31 bb)
Seat 10.  Jaime Campos  –  4,020,000  (20 bb)

11th Place:  Josée Thauvette  –  $9,766
12th Place:  Michael Tait  –  $9,766