Nipun Java Eliminated by Jediael Gomes on the First Hand of the Bubble

On the first hand of hand-for-hand play, Nipun Java and Jediael Gomes get stacks into the middle preflop. Gomes is under the gun and covers Java, who’s on the button.

Java:
Gomes:

Java needs to hold to double and stay alive. He stays ahead on the flop, only to see the dreadful hit the turn. He stands up to watch the land on the river and is eliminated in 108th place.

All 107 players remaining are now in the money and have advanced to Day 2. Stay tuned for a recap of the day’s action, final chip counts and a Day 2 seat draw.