Umberto Zaffagnini Eliminated in 3rd Place (€641,200)
Sebastian Ionita raised to 1,000,000 on the button before Umberto Zaffagnini moved all in for 11,225,000 in the small blind. Thomas Eychenne in the big blind confirmed the amount and reshoved for 16,325,000, and Ionita gave up A♣8♦.
Umberto Zaffagnini: 5♠5♥ 
Thomas Eychenne: A♥J♣
Zaffagnini was racing for his tournament life as the flop came K♥10♣8♥, giving Eychenne additional outs with a straight draw. The 7♠ turn left Zaffagnini a card away from a double up as he covered his face with his scarf and could barely watch as the dealer prepared to turn over the last card.
The river was a devastating Q♦ as Eychenne made his straight, sending the Italian out in third place for €641,200.
Ionita and Eychenne are taking a 20-minute break before beginning heads-up play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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32,300,000
1,250,000
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1,250,000 |
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|
29,050,000
12,225,000
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12,225,000 |
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Busted | |