Antonio Merone Eliminated in 16th Place (€17,250)
Level 29
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Antonio Merone open-shoved as first to act, piling his stack of 1,090,000 in the middle. Gerard Carbo asked for a count in middle position, after which he quickly reshoved for 3,065,000.
The other players quickly mucked their cards, leaving the duo to show down.
Antonio Merone: 8♠8♣
Gerard Carbo: A♠A♦
The eights of Merone stood no chance on the 3♠3♣10♠K♠J♥ board, seeing Carbo's aces comfortably hold to eliminate him.