Jonathan Karamalikis Eliminated in 2nd Place (AU$120,098); Mark Kassis Wins!

Jonathan Karamalikis moved all in for 85,000 from the button and with Mark Kassis slowly sweating his cards in the big blind he stood up, announced call and slammed down his {Q-Hearts}

. Karamalikis tapped the table and rolled over his {2-Diamonds}

.

Both players rose to their feet and the railbirds leaned as far as they could. The flop fell {A-Spades}

increasing Karamalikis' chances to double. Half the crowd were chanting for a deuces and threes while the half were calling for paint.

The dealer slowly turned the {A-Clubs}

and instantly Sam Khouiss yelled out, "Only a deuce now" as he, Mick 'the Hoon' Stanton and David Saab crowded the dealer awaiting the fate-changing river.

The loudest screams echoed through the Crown Poker Room as the {9-Diamonds}

was dealt out sending Sydney-sider Mark Kassis to victory and Jonathan Karamalikis to a 2nd placing for AU$120,098.

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