Edward Medoff Eliminated in 17th Place ($2,770)
Level 18
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Edward Medoff raised to 35,000 in middle position and was called by Art Peacock on the button and Min Zhang in the big blind.
The flop came A♦K♣2♦ and Medoff moved all in for 253,000. Peacock called, while Zhang got out of the way.
Edward Medoff: A♥Q♥
Art Peacock: K♦4♦
Medoff was ahead with top pair, but Peacock spiked a flush on the Q♦ turn. The river was the K♠ and the Day 1a chip leader was sent to the rail in 17th place.