Daniel Barriocanal Eliminated in 2nd Place ($287,679)

Both Daniel Barriocanal and Rafael Reis got all their chips in the middle preflop. Reis had a commanding lead and Barriocanal was at risk.

Daniel Barriocanal: 9♣8♣
Rafael Reis: A♦10♣

The flop came 6♥9♠8♦ giving Barriocanal top two while Reis had a gutshot. The board ran out clean for Barriocanal and he received a much-needed double-up.

Though the streak did not last long, as in almost successive hands both players ended up with all the chips in the middle again. Barriocanal with the exact same holding as before.

Daniel Barriocanal: 9♣8♣
Rafael Reis: A♠Q♠

This time the runout wasn't as fortunate as it came 4♣A♣6♥10♦Q♥, eliminating Barriocanal in second place. Reis the first WSOP champion to celebrate his bracelet win twice in one tournament.

Full recap and winners interview to follow.