02-27-2010 11:44 UTC-12

Nicolas Cardyn Eliminated in 2nd Place ($161,550)

Mickey Doft

Nicolas Cardyn - 2nd Place

The first hand back, Nacho Barbero limped in and Nicolas Cardyn shoved for about 1,000,000. Nacho snap-called with {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{10-Spades}

and Nicolas turned over a dominating {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{K-Spades}

.

The flop came down {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{8-Diamonds}

{2-Diamonds}

keeping Nicolas well out in front. No sweat card came on the turn as the {5-Clubs}

{5-Clubs}

fell, leaving Nacho just three outs to end the tournament.

River: {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

The room explodes with celebration as Nacho Barbero spikes the three outer.

Nicolas Cardyn put up an excellent fight, taking second place for $161,550.

Tags: Jose Ignacio Barbero Nicolas Cardyn