Elder Spikes Turn Against Paredes

Nicholas Elder shoved for his final 305,000 from the cutoff. Victor Paredes made the call from the next seat over to put Elder at risk.

Nicholas Elder: Q♣J♠ All in
Victor Paredes: A♦Q♥

Elder was in trouble against Paredes, who held the better queen.

Paredes would stay ahead on the Q♦6♥8♦ flop as Elder was drawing to three outs with two streets to go.

The turn would be the savior for Elder as the J♣ peeled to hit his kicker and give him the best hand with two pair.

Paredes was unable to retake the lead on the 5♣ river as Elder secured the double-up.