Adrian Mateos Eliminated in 14th Place ($512,000)
Level 23
: Blinds 50,000/125,000, 125,000 ante
Adrian Mateos opened to 250,000 in early position. Emilien Pitavy then three-bet to 625,000 in the hijack, and Mateos moved all in for 3,000,000 in response.
Pitavy flicked in a call, covering Mateos by a fair amount.
Adrian Mateos: J♣J♦
Emilien Pitavy: A♦K♦
Pitavy paired on the 9♦K♣9♣ flop for a big lead. Mateos was down to just two outs, but no jack appeared on the 8♥ turn or K♥ river.
Pitavy made a full house to win the monster pot, crushing Mateos' hopes of going back-to-back in the Invitational.