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10-16-2008 23:33 UTC+11

Farhad Kia Eliminated in 2nd Place ($17,573)

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Donnie Peters

Farhad Kia - 2nd Place

Martin Cardno had the button and raised to 60,000. Farhad Kia made the call. The flop came down {10-Hearts}

{10-Hearts}

{9-Clubs}

{6-Diamonds}

and Kia immediately moved all in for 235,000. Cardno quickly called.

Showdown:
Cardno: {10-Diamonds}

{10-Diamonds}

{9-Spades}

Kia:

{A-Clubs}

{8-Hearts}

With top two pair, Cardno was on the verge of winning the event, but needed to fend off the straight draw from Kia. The turn brought the {4-Hearts}

{4-Hearts}

, bringing Cardno one card closer. With the river falling the {5-Clubs}

{5-Clubs}

, that was it. Cardno is champion of the event, with Kia coming in as the runner-up -- earning AUD $17,573 for his efforts.

Tags: Farhad Kia Martin Cardno