Daniel Zack Eliminated in 12th Place ($20,057)

With a pair of very short stacks yet to act, Don Nguyen raised. Dan Smith moved all-in for his last 30,000, and in the big blind, Daniel Zack called for his last 17,000.

Zack had the support of Mike Thorpe, who held his hand through the all-in ordeal, but he would need more than Thorpe's support as he started by drawing four cards. Nguyen and Smith each drew two behind him.

On the second draw, Zack improved to a two-card draw, but Nguyen stood pat and Smith drew just one.

On the final round, Zack was down to a one-card draw, while both his opponents patted.

Smith showed that he had made , giving him a high chance of a triple-up, especially after Nguyen mucked. Zack showed , with a chance to draw a deuce to win and survive.