Artem Metalidi Poker Tournament Updates

Petr Bortagov Doubles Through Artem Metalidi

Jul 20, '17

After a series of raises Petr Bortagov got all-in preflop with the AA up against Artem Metalidi’s AK.

By the turn the board read JJ6Q, leaving Metalidi drawing to a ten on the river. He did not find one, and Bortagov found the double up to 422,000.

Metalidi was left with 240,000 after the hand.

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Knocks Out Jared Hamby, More Than Doubles Up

Jul 18, '16

According to the players at the table, on a flop of QJ7, Jared Hamby bet and Artem Metalidi called.

James Calderaro then moved all in and both Hamby and Metalidi called all in. Hamby turned over AA, but it was behind to Calderaro’s QJ for top two pair.

Metalidi had both players in bad shape, however, with 77 for bottom set. The turn and river fell 4 10 and Hamby was eliminated.

After paying off Metalidi, Calderaro was left with 12,000. Metalidi meanwhile has soared up the leaderboard with 93,000.

Player Tags: James Calderaro,   Jared Hamby,   Artem Metalidi

Eddy Sabat Put to the Test

Jul 21, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 11,000 from under the gun and Eddy Sabat defended his big blind. The flop fell A104 and Sabat checked. Metalidi bet 10,000 and Sabat called.

The turn brought the 3. Sabat checked, Metalidi bet 32,500 and Sabat called.

The river was the 8 and Metalidi moved all in, having Sabat’s remaining 134,000 or so covered. Sabat thought for quite a while before tablemate Tom Kearney eventually called the clock on him. Sabat got around halfway through his countdown, then folded.

Artem Metalidi – 405,000
Eddy Sabat – 135,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Down to a Million

Jul 23, '16

Artem Metalidi calls from the button and Jon Turner checked his option in the big blind.

The flop came KK3 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet 60,000 and Turner called.

The turn was the 2. Turner checked, Metalidi bet 185,000, and Turner called.

The river was the 8 and Turner checked a third time. Metalidi bet 365,000 and Turner called.

Metalidi showed 45 for a busted straight draw and Turner drug the pot with A3 for a pair of threes.

Jon Turner – 12,425,000
Artem Metalidi – 1,000,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Staying Afloat

Jul 23, '16

Artem Metalidi limped on the button and Jon Turner checked his option in the big blind.

The flop fell AJ9 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet 80,000 and Turner called.

The turn was the 7 and Turner bet 140,000. Metalidi called.

The river was the 5 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet around 250,000, Turner immediately folded, and Metalidi took the pot.

Artem Metalidi – 2,2250,000
Jon Turner – 11,200,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Thomas Paul Eliminated in 4th Place ($179,788)

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 100,000 on the button and Thomas Paul moved all in from the small blind for 440,000 total. Metalidi thought a bit, got a count, and called with A2. Paul trailed with KQ.

Paul got no help from the 752107 board and hit the rail over three hours after Matt Parry was eliminated in fifth place.

Artem Metalidi – 4,390,000
Thomas Paul – Eliminated in fourth place

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Doubles Through Thomas Paul

Jul 22, '16

From the button Artem Metalidi raised to 100,000. From the small blind Thomas Paul made it 325,000 to go.

Metalidi cut out a four-bet to 605,000 total and Paul announced that he was all in.

Metalidi called for his tournament life with the JJ and found himself in great shape against Paul’s 99.

The board ran out 76363 and Metalidi doubled up to 4,015,000 while Paul slipped to 725,000.

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Jon Turner Wins Another Pot

Jul 22, '16

From under the gun Artem Metalidi raised to 80,000 and Jon Turner defended his big blind.

The flop brought the K44 and both players checked.

The 3 prompted a 110,000 lead from Turner. Metalidi made the call and the 5 completed the board.

Turner bet 250,000 and Metalidi quickly grabbed calling chips. He held them in his hand with his arm raised above his shoulder as if winding up to drop in the call. He paused in that pose for about 20 seconds before eventually making the call.

Turner showed the KJ and Metalidi mucked.

Jon Turner: 8,200,000
Artem Metalidi: 1,300,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Wins Big Pot From Dan Heimiller

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised from the cutoff and Dan Heimiller three-bet to 165,000 from the small blind. Metalidi called and the flop came down J93.

Heimiller bet 225,000 and Metalidi called. The turn was the 9 and Heimiller bet 400,000. Metalidi called and the river was the 6.

This time, Heimiller checked and Metalidi checked behind. Heimiller showed A-6 for a rivered pair of sixes, but Metalidi had QJ for top pair to win the pot.

Heimiller is now down to 2,650,000 while Metalidi chips up to 3,400,000.

Player Tags: Dan Heimiller,   Artem Metalidi

Dan Heimiller Gets Paid To Show

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 54,000 from the hijack and Dan Heimiller three-bet to 154,000 from the small blind. Metalidi took about 90 seconds before calling and the flop came down Q98

Heimiller bet 300,000 and Metalidi folded. Before Heimiller can muck his cards, Ilan Boujenah asks what is his price to show his cards.

Heimiller quickly comes up with a price of $62.50 and Boujenah didn’t waste any time before throwing him a $100 bill.

Heimiller flashed A-J for nothing more than a gutshot straight draw and he scooped the pot.

Player Tags: Dan Heimiller,   Ilan Boujenah,   Artem Metalidi

Erick Lindgren Eliminated in 8th Place ($62,426)

Jul 22, '16

Erick Lindgren raised to 50,000 on the button and Artem Metalidi called from the big blind.

The two players checkd the AJ6 flop, then the turn brought the 6. Metalidi bet, and Lindren called.

The river was the 5 and Metalidi moved all in, having Lindgren’s remaining 525,000 or so covered. Lindgren though for a couple of minutes, at one point telling his opponent “I just don’t believe you, that’s the problem. I have, like, nothing.”

Nonetheless, Lindgren eventually called and flung his hand into the muck when Metalidi revealed K6 for trip sixes.

Artem Matelidi – 2,720,000
Erick Lindgren – Eliminated in eighth place

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Knocks Out Jared Hamby, More Than Doubles Up

Jul 18, '16

According to the players at the table, on a flop of QJ7, Jared Hamby bet and Artem Metalidi called.

James Calderaro then moved all in and both Hamby and Metalidi called all in. Hamby turned over AA, but it was behind to Calderaro’s QJ for top two pair.

Metalidi had both players in bad shape, however, with 77 for bottom set. The turn and river fell 4 10 and Hamby was eliminated.

After paying off Metalidi, Calderaro was left with 12,000. Metalidi meanwhile has soared up the leaderboard with 93,000.

Player Tags: James Calderaro,   Jared Hamby,   Artem Metalidi

Eddy Sabat Put to the Test

Jul 21, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 11,000 from under the gun and Eddy Sabat defended his big blind. The flop fell A104 and Sabat checked. Metalidi bet 10,000 and Sabat called.

The turn brought the 3. Sabat checked, Metalidi bet 32,500 and Sabat called.

The river was the 8 and Metalidi moved all in, having Sabat’s remaining 134,000 or so covered. Sabat thought for quite a while before tablemate Tom Kearney eventually called the clock on him. Sabat got around halfway through his countdown, then folded.

Artem Metalidi – 405,000
Eddy Sabat – 135,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Down to a Million

Jul 23, '16

Artem Metalidi calls from the button and Jon Turner checked his option in the big blind.

The flop came KK3 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet 60,000 and Turner called.

The turn was the 2. Turner checked, Metalidi bet 185,000, and Turner called.

The river was the 8 and Turner checked a third time. Metalidi bet 365,000 and Turner called.

Metalidi showed 45 for a busted straight draw and Turner drug the pot with A3 for a pair of threes.

Jon Turner – 12,425,000
Artem Metalidi – 1,000,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Staying Afloat

Jul 23, '16

Artem Metalidi limped on the button and Jon Turner checked his option in the big blind.

The flop fell AJ9 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet 80,000 and Turner called.

The turn was the 7 and Turner bet 140,000. Metalidi called.

The river was the 5 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet around 250,000, Turner immediately folded, and Metalidi took the pot.

Artem Metalidi – 2,2250,000
Jon Turner – 11,200,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Thomas Paul Eliminated in 4th Place ($179,788)

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 100,000 on the button and Thomas Paul moved all in from the small blind for 440,000 total. Metalidi thought a bit, got a count, and called with A2. Paul trailed with KQ.

Paul got no help from the 752107 board and hit the rail over three hours after Matt Parry was eliminated in fifth place.

Artem Metalidi – 4,390,000
Thomas Paul – Eliminated in fourth place

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Doubles Through Thomas Paul

Jul 22, '16

From the button Artem Metalidi raised to 100,000. From the small blind Thomas Paul made it 325,000 to go.

Metalidi cut out a four-bet to 605,000 total and Paul announced that he was all in.

Metalidi called for his tournament life with the JJ and found himself in great shape against Paul’s 99.

The board ran out 76363 and Metalidi doubled up to 4,015,000 while Paul slipped to 725,000.

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Jon Turner Wins Another Pot

Jul 22, '16

From under the gun Artem Metalidi raised to 80,000 and Jon Turner defended his big blind.

The flop brought the K44 and both players checked.

The 3 prompted a 110,000 lead from Turner. Metalidi made the call and the 5 completed the board.

Turner bet 250,000 and Metalidi quickly grabbed calling chips. He held them in his hand with his arm raised above his shoulder as if winding up to drop in the call. He paused in that pose for about 20 seconds before eventually making the call.

Turner showed the KJ and Metalidi mucked.

Jon Turner: 8,200,000
Artem Metalidi: 1,300,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Wins Big Pot From Dan Heimiller

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised from the cutoff and Dan Heimiller three-bet to 165,000 from the small blind. Metalidi called and the flop came down J93.

Heimiller bet 225,000 and Metalidi called. The turn was the 9 and Heimiller bet 400,000. Metalidi called and the river was the 6.

This time, Heimiller checked and Metalidi checked behind. Heimiller showed A-6 for a rivered pair of sixes, but Metalidi had QJ for top pair to win the pot.

Heimiller is now down to 2,650,000 while Metalidi chips up to 3,400,000.

Player Tags: Dan Heimiller,   Artem Metalidi

Dan Heimiller Gets Paid To Show

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 54,000 from the hijack and Dan Heimiller three-bet to 154,000 from the small blind. Metalidi took about 90 seconds before calling and the flop came down Q98

Heimiller bet 300,000 and Metalidi folded. Before Heimiller can muck his cards, Ilan Boujenah asks what is his price to show his cards.

Heimiller quickly comes up with a price of $62.50 and Boujenah didn’t waste any time before throwing him a $100 bill.

Heimiller flashed A-J for nothing more than a gutshot straight draw and he scooped the pot.

Player Tags: Dan Heimiller,   Ilan Boujenah,   Artem Metalidi

Erick Lindgren Eliminated in 8th Place ($62,426)

Jul 22, '16

Erick Lindgren raised to 50,000 on the button and Artem Metalidi called from the big blind.

The two players checkd the AJ6 flop, then the turn brought the 6. Metalidi bet, and Lindren called.

The river was the 5 and Metalidi moved all in, having Lindgren’s remaining 525,000 or so covered. Lindgren though for a couple of minutes, at one point telling his opponent “I just don’t believe you, that’s the problem. I have, like, nothing.”

Nonetheless, Lindgren eventually called and flung his hand into the muck when Metalidi revealed K6 for trip sixes.

Artem Matelidi – 2,720,000
Erick Lindgren – Eliminated in eighth place

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Knocks Out Jared Hamby, More Than Doubles Up

Jul 18, '16

According to the players at the table, on a flop of QJ7, Jared Hamby bet and Artem Metalidi called.

James Calderaro then moved all in and both Hamby and Metalidi called all in. Hamby turned over AA, but it was behind to Calderaro’s QJ for top two pair.

Metalidi had both players in bad shape, however, with 77 for bottom set. The turn and river fell 4 10 and Hamby was eliminated.

After paying off Metalidi, Calderaro was left with 12,000. Metalidi meanwhile has soared up the leaderboard with 93,000.

Player Tags: James Calderaro,   Jared Hamby,   Artem Metalidi

Eddy Sabat Put to the Test

Jul 21, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 11,000 from under the gun and Eddy Sabat defended his big blind. The flop fell A104 and Sabat checked. Metalidi bet 10,000 and Sabat called.

The turn brought the 3. Sabat checked, Metalidi bet 32,500 and Sabat called.

The river was the 8 and Metalidi moved all in, having Sabat’s remaining 134,000 or so covered. Sabat thought for quite a while before tablemate Tom Kearney eventually called the clock on him. Sabat got around halfway through his countdown, then folded.

Artem Metalidi – 405,000
Eddy Sabat – 135,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Down to a Million

Jul 23, '16

Artem Metalidi calls from the button and Jon Turner checked his option in the big blind.

The flop came KK3 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet 60,000 and Turner called.

The turn was the 2. Turner checked, Metalidi bet 185,000, and Turner called.

The river was the 8 and Turner checked a third time. Metalidi bet 365,000 and Turner called.

Metalidi showed 45 for a busted straight draw and Turner drug the pot with A3 for a pair of threes.

Jon Turner – 12,425,000
Artem Metalidi – 1,000,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Staying Afloat

Jul 23, '16

Artem Metalidi limped on the button and Jon Turner checked his option in the big blind.

The flop fell AJ9 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet 80,000 and Turner called.

The turn was the 7 and Turner bet 140,000. Metalidi called.

The river was the 5 and Turner checked. Metalidi bet around 250,000, Turner immediately folded, and Metalidi took the pot.

Artem Metalidi – 2,2250,000
Jon Turner – 11,200,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Thomas Paul Eliminated in 4th Place ($179,788)

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 100,000 on the button and Thomas Paul moved all in from the small blind for 440,000 total. Metalidi thought a bit, got a count, and called with A2. Paul trailed with KQ.

Paul got no help from the 752107 board and hit the rail over three hours after Matt Parry was eliminated in fifth place.

Artem Metalidi – 4,390,000
Thomas Paul – Eliminated in fourth place

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Doubles Through Thomas Paul

Jul 22, '16

From the button Artem Metalidi raised to 100,000. From the small blind Thomas Paul made it 325,000 to go.

Metalidi cut out a four-bet to 605,000 total and Paul announced that he was all in.

Metalidi called for his tournament life with the JJ and found himself in great shape against Paul’s 99.

The board ran out 76363 and Metalidi doubled up to 4,015,000 while Paul slipped to 725,000.

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Jon Turner Wins Another Pot

Jul 22, '16

From under the gun Artem Metalidi raised to 80,000 and Jon Turner defended his big blind.

The flop brought the K44 and both players checked.

The 3 prompted a 110,000 lead from Turner. Metalidi made the call and the 5 completed the board.

Turner bet 250,000 and Metalidi quickly grabbed calling chips. He held them in his hand with his arm raised above his shoulder as if winding up to drop in the call. He paused in that pose for about 20 seconds before eventually making the call.

Turner showed the KJ and Metalidi mucked.

Jon Turner: 8,200,000
Artem Metalidi: 1,300,000

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Artem Metalidi Wins Big Pot From Dan Heimiller

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised from the cutoff and Dan Heimiller three-bet to 165,000 from the small blind. Metalidi called and the flop came down J93.

Heimiller bet 225,000 and Metalidi called. The turn was the 9 and Heimiller bet 400,000. Metalidi called and the river was the 6.

This time, Heimiller checked and Metalidi checked behind. Heimiller showed A-6 for a rivered pair of sixes, but Metalidi had QJ for top pair to win the pot.

Heimiller is now down to 2,650,000 while Metalidi chips up to 3,400,000.

Player Tags: Dan Heimiller,   Artem Metalidi

Dan Heimiller Gets Paid To Show

Jul 22, '16

Artem Metalidi raised to 54,000 from the hijack and Dan Heimiller three-bet to 154,000 from the small blind. Metalidi took about 90 seconds before calling and the flop came down Q98

Heimiller bet 300,000 and Metalidi folded. Before Heimiller can muck his cards, Ilan Boujenah asks what is his price to show his cards.

Heimiller quickly comes up with a price of $62.50 and Boujenah didn’t waste any time before throwing him a $100 bill.

Heimiller flashed A-J for nothing more than a gutshot straight draw and he scooped the pot.

Player Tags: Dan Heimiller,   Ilan Boujenah,   Artem Metalidi

Erick Lindgren Eliminated in 8th Place ($62,426)

Jul 22, '16

Erick Lindgren raised to 50,000 on the button and Artem Metalidi called from the big blind.

The two players checkd the AJ6 flop, then the turn brought the 6. Metalidi bet, and Lindren called.

The river was the 5 and Metalidi moved all in, having Lindgren’s remaining 525,000 or so covered. Lindgren though for a couple of minutes, at one point telling his opponent “I just don’t believe you, that’s the problem. I have, like, nothing.”

Nonetheless, Lindgren eventually called and flung his hand into the muck when Metalidi revealed K6 for trip sixes.

Artem Matelidi – 2,720,000
Erick Lindgren – Eliminated in eighth place

Player Tags: Artem Metalidi

Simon Charette Wins Event no. 23 ($567,624)

Jun 13, '12

Level: 28

Blinds: 25,000-50,000 with a 5,000 ante

Live Updates:

Eddie Blumenthal Eliminated in 4th Place ($146,053)

Eddie Blumenthal came into four-handed play as the short stack and was the next player eliminated. Simon Charette opened the pot for a min-raise to 100,000, Luis Rodriguez Cruz reraised to 230,000 from the button, Blumenthal four-bet to 620,000 from the small blind, Charette five-bet shoved, Cruz folded and Blumenthal called all in.

Charette led before the flop with AA against Blumenthal’s AQ.

The board came Q84J2, Blumenthal failed to improve by the river and was eliminated in 4th place ($146,053). Charette retook the chip lead that hand with about 3.4 million.

Luis Rodriguez Cruz eliminated in 3rd Place ($225,511)

Simon Charette opened the pot for 125,000 from the small blind, Luis Rodriguez Cruz moved all in from the big blind and Charette called.

Cruz was all in for his tournament life and led before the flop with 66 against Charette’s A8.

The board came K979A, giving Charette top pair on the river to win the pot. Luis Rodriguez Cruz was eliminated in 3rd place ($225,511), while Simon Charette took the chip lead going into heads-up play with about 5.3 million.

Simon Charette Wins Event no. 23 ($567,624)
Artem Metalidi Eliminated in 2nd Place ($350,806)

Simon Charette just eliminated his final three opponents in record fashion this level, one right after the other. First he busted Eddie Blumenthal in 4th place with pocket aces against A-Q offsuit and then he busted Luis Rodriguez Cruz in 3rd place after spiking an ace on the river to crack Cruz’s pocket pair. Charette took a sizable chip lead going into heads-up play and it wasn’t long before he then knocked out Artem Metalidi in 2nd place to win the tournament.

On the final hand of the night, Simon Charette opened the button for 125,000, Artem Metalidi reraised to 350,000 from the big blind, Charette four-bet to 600,000, Metalidi moved all in and Charette called.

Charette led before the flop with 66 against Metalidi’s A2.

The board came KJ98J, offering no help to Artem Metalidi who was eliminated in 2nd place ($350,806). Simon Charette wins Event no. 23, taking home the $567,624 grand prize and the twenty-third gold bracelet of the 2012 WSOP.

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Player Tags: Simon Charette,   Luis Rodriguez Cruz,   Artem Metalidi

Level 27 Update: Foster Hays Eliminated in 5th Place ($98,756)

Jun 13, '12

Level: 27

Blinds: 20,000-40,000 with a 5,000 ante

Players Remaining: 4 out of 924

Average Chip Count: 2,079,000

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 1 — Artem Metalidi — 2,300,000
Seat no. 2 — Simon Charette — 1,800,000
Seat no. 3 — Luis Rodriguez Cruz — 2,725,000
Seat no. 4 — Eddie Blumenthal — 1,400,000

Players Eliminated:

Foster Hays — 5th Place ($98,756)

Live Updates:

Foster Hays Eliminated in 5th Place ($98,756)

Foster Hays returned from the dinner break on the short stack with just 11 big blinds heading into Level 27. On his final hand, Hays open-shoved the small blind for 305,000 and Artem Metalidi called from the big blind.

Hays was all in for his tournament life and way behind before the flop with 45 against Metalidi’s A8.

The board came QQ379, offering no help to Foster Hays who was eliminated in 5th place ($98,756). Metalidi moved up to third in chips after the hand with about 1.5 million.

Artem Metalidi Takes the Chip Lead

Artem Metalidi opened the pot for 80,000 from under the gun, Simon Charette called from the button and Eddie Blumenthal called from the big blind.

The flop came Q107, Blumenthal checked, Metalidi bet 210,000, Charette called and Blumenthal folded.

The turn was the 9, Metalidi bet 210,000 and Charette called.

The river was the 6, Metalidi bet 425,000 and Charette called. Metalidi showed J8 for a straight on the turn to win the pot. Metalidi took the chip lead from Charette that hand with about 2.3 million to 2.1 million.

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Simon Charette,   Foster Hays,   Artem Metalidi

Level 25 Update: Bertrand Grospellier Elimianted in 6th Place ($86,738)

Jun 13, '12

Level: 25

Blinds: 12,000-24,000 with a 4,000 ante

Players Remaining: 5 out of 924

Average Chip Count: 1,663,200

Chip Counts:

Seat no. 1 — Artem Metalidi — 1,100,000
Seat no. 2 — Simon Charette — 2,600,000
Seat no. 3 — Luis Rodriguez Cruz — 1,600,000
Seat no. 4 — Eddie Blumenthal — 1,820,000

Seat no. 6 — Foster Hays — 1,250,000

Players Eliminated:

Bertrand Grospellier — 6th Place ($86,738)

Live Updates:

Bertrand Grospellier Elimianted in 6th Place ($86,738)

Bertrand Grospellier came into the final table on the short stack with just 15 big blinds and was the first player eliminated just moments after it began. Luis Rodriguez Cruz opened the pot for 41,000 from under the gun, Bertrand Grospellier moved all in for 260,000 from late position, Artem Metalidi called from the small blind and Cruz folded.

Grospellier was all in for his tournament life and ahead before the flop with 77 against Metalidi AK.

The board came K8439, giving Metalidi top pair on the flop to win the pot and eliminate Bertrand Grospellier in 6th place ($68,738). Metalidi was up to about 1.4 million after the hand.

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Bertrand Grospellier,   Artem Metalidi

Action Begins, Final Table Now Underway

Jun 13, '12

The final table of Event no. 23 ($3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six Handed) is now underway, and Card Player will be posting level-by-level updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Day 3 began with 18 players spread out over 3 tables, and with the elimination of Scott Montgomery in 7th Place ($49,214), the official 6-handed final table is now set. Play will begin in Level 24 with blinds of 10,000-20,000 with a 3,000 ante, and will continue until a winner is determined.

With cards now back in the air, here is a look at the final table and how these players match up:

Seat no. 1 — Artem Metalidi — 1,180,000
Seat no. 2 — Simon Charette — 2,370,000
Seat no. 3 — Luis Rodriguez Cruz — 1,933,000
Seat no. 4 — Eddie Blumenthal — 1,570,000
Seat no. 5 — Bertrand Grospellier — 302,000
Seat no. 6 — Foster Hays — 940,000

While only 6 remain, this event gathered 924 players, creating a total prize pool of $2,522,520. Here is a look at the final payouts:

1st Place — $567,624
2nd Place — $350,806
3rd Place — $222,511
4th Place — $146,053
5th Place — $98,756
6th Place — $86,738

Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.

Player Tags: Bertrand Grospellier,   Scott Montgomery,   Simon Charette,   Luis Rodriguez Cruz,   Foster Hays,   Artem Metalidi,   Eddie Blumenthal