James Chen Eliminated in 2nd Place ($1,000,253)
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James Chen won two pots to earn himself two big blinds and climb to 3,900,000, then raised to 1,200,000 and picked up a call by Stephen Chidwick.
The flop came 
and Chidwick checked to Chen, who bet 800,000. Just a few moments later, Chidwick check-raised the pot and Chen sunk back into his chair before eventually calling all in.
James Chen: 
Stephen Chidwick: 
Chen was in trouble and needed running diamonds, straight cards or an eight to avoid the elimination. The 
turn gave him a gutshot, however, the 
river was a blank and Chen's bid for a maiden bracelet came to an end. He receives a massive payday of $1,000,253 while Chidwick earns the biggest victory of his poker career so far.
A recap of today's action and all the winner quotes are to follow.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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41,700,000
3,100,000
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3,100,000 |
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Eliminado | |
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