Rafael Monteiro Eliminated in 8th Place ($18,360)
PokerStars qualifier Engelberth Varela raised to 70,000 in middle position and PokerStars player Rafael Monteiro re-raised to 160,000 from the hijack. Action folded around to Varela and after a few moments, he four-bet to 390,000. Monteiro didn't appear to mind, promptly five-bet shoving for about 710,000.
Varela called and tabled 
, dominating Monteiro's 
. The board came down 
, offering no help to Monteiro. He'll take home $18,360 for his eighth-place showing.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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2,300,000
875,000
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875,000 |
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