Michael Klein Eliminated in 2nd Place ($80,705)
Level 35
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Michael Linster raised to 1,250,000 on the button, and Michael Klein made the call in the big blind. Both players checked the 8♦7♣10♦ flop, and Klein led out for 1,000,000 on the 5♣ turn.
Linster called to the A♠ river, where Klein slid out a bet of 2,000,000. Linster asked to see his opponent's remaining stack before announcing all in.
Klein went into the tank, and announced two pair as he made the call.
Michael Klein: 10♠8♣ 
Michael Linster: A♣8♥
Klein showed his tens and eights, but Linster tabled aces and eights to take the title. The two shook hands, as Klein settled for the runner-up position.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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35,840,000
11,065,000
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11,065,000 |
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Busted | |