Carsten Marwick Eliminated in 2nd Place (€68,400)

In the first significant hand of heads-up play, Carsten Mawick raised to 2,000,000 from the button, and Aurelio Vallone defended the big blind.

On the J♣8♠5♥ flop, Vallone check-called a bet of 1,400,000 from Mawick.

The J♥ turn paired the board, and Vallone changed approach, leading out with a bet of 2,800,000. After some thought, Mawick called.

The 8♦ river completed the board. Vallone fired out a bet of 3,600,000, and snapped when Mawick jammed for around 9,000,000.

With the title on the line, Mawick tabled A♠K♦ for ace-high with the double-paired board of jacks and eights, but Vallone had the goods with J♦10♥ for the full house.

"Yes, yes!" shouted Vallone, as he realized the victory was his, and he immediately turned to celebrate with his vociferous rail, who hailed him loudly as he collapsed into their arms. He returned to shake Mawick's hand, and gave him a hug.

Vallone then returned to his rail, and was overcome with emotion, tears starting to well as he hugged a friend.

Mawick is consoled with a €68,400 payday after the heads-up deal agreed with Vallone.