Derek Palmer Eliminated in 19th Place ($14,135)

Action folds around to Derek Palmer and he moves all-in for his last 300,000 or so from late position.  Jeff Vertes calls out of the blinds with [9s9c] and he is racing with Palmer’s [AdJc].  The nines hold as the board runs out [10s10h5h8d4c] and Palmer is eliminated.

Jeff Vertes – 2,850,000 (143 BBs)
Derek Palmer – eliminated in 19th place ($14,135)

As the hands wrap up on the outer tables, the final eighteen players prepare to redraw for seats at the final two tables.