Ariel Galactico Eliminated in 2nd Place (€24,675)
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Fernando Santa Maria raised to 400,000 and Ariel Galactico called.
The flop came K♣4♣8♠ and Santa Maria continued for 250,000. Galactico then moved all in for 2,200,000 and Santa Maria gave the decision some thought before flicking in a chip to call.
Ariel Galactico: 9♣8♦
Fernando Santa Maria: Q♠8♥
Santa Maria had the better pair of eights as the 7♣ fell on the turn, also giving Galactico a flush draw.
Galactico began asking the dealer for help, but the 2♦ river was safe for Santa Maria as he emerged as champion. Galactico, still with the same smile on his face he had seemingly the entire tournament, rose from his seat to congratulate Santa Maria before heading off to collect his runner-up payout.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,300,000
3,000,000
|
3,000,000 |
|
Busted |