Ruslan Pridrik and 8 Others Reach Final Table of WSOP Main Event

The WSOP Main Event has been filled with dramatic moments and notable hands as players battle for the top spots. Past champions Joe Hachem and Chris Moneymaker were among the players who advanced the furthest in the tournament.

Daniel Negreanu, who was interviewed by Jeff Platt, believed in the 'Jeff Platt Jinx' after his elimination from the tournament. Bill Klein lost a significant hand against Stewart Taylor and Ryan Brown, and eventually exited the tournament in 278th place. Denis 'Altal' Pisarev faced tax issues and had his backpack stolen during his trip to Vegas.

Chance Cornut was eliminated by Nicholas Rigby with a hand of aces. Daniel Vampan bluffed Toby Lewis in a notable hand during the tournament. Pavel D'yachenko, a native of Tomsk living in Canada, advanced with the 24th stack. Nikita Lutyer from India and Estelle Coe from France were among the top performers, finishing in 96th and 68th places respectively. Artem Metalidi was eliminated on the 94th place by Joshua Payne, who showed aces on the board. Ivan Ruban from Moscow was eliminated on the 70th place by Pierpaolo Lamanna. Andrey Pateychuk had a dramatic day, surviving key hands and doubling up twice.