They played into the money and beyond on Day 3 of the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Now, just 800 players remain in the hunt for one of nine seats at the Main Event final table this November, and ultimately the title of World Champion and the $8 million first-place prize that comes with it.
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WSOP Veterans Emerge as Contenders in the Main Event
The 2016 Main Event's third day started with the survivors from three starting flights and separate Day 2s combining for the first time and eight-time WSOP Circuit ring winner Valentin Vornicu leading a 2,186-player field.