Ivan Luca Eliminated in 2nd place ($174,000)
Level 28
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Joao Simao moved all in from the button, and Ivan Luca took a look at his cards and called.
Ivan Luca: 6♠6♥
Joao Simao: Q♣J♥
The deck favoured Simao on this occasion, as the Q♦A♥J♣ flop improved him to two pair.
The 8♠ turn had no effect, and the 7♥ sealed the victory for Simao, seeing Luca eliminated in second place.