Thijs Hilberts was the short stack heading into the $5,000 Challenge final table, but he's just been eliminated in ninth place.

He three-bet jammed with 8♠8♥ against Joseph Antar's A♦9♥. The K♣Q♦5♥ flop came safe for Hilberts, but the A♥ turn paired Antar's ace to leave Hilberts drawing to two outs.

No miracle came on the 2♦ river and Hilberts headed home with $43,755 AUD for his efforts.