Alex Paredes Eliminated in 2nd Place ($212,275)
Level 42
: Blinds 1,250,000/2,500,000, 2,500,000 ante
Alex Paredes opened the action with a raise to 6,000,000 from the button, and Kenneth Kim smooth-called. The flop came 3♠5♠Q♦, and after Kim checked, Paredes fired 5,000,000—only to get a call.
The turn brought the 2♦, and Kim checked once more. Paredes upped the pressure with a 13,000,000 bet, but Kim sprang the trap, shoving all in for around 60,000,000 effective. Paredes called without hesitation—only to grimace when Kim tabled a straight.
Alex Paredes: A♠9♠ 
Kenneth Kim: A♥4♠
The river K♣ changed nothing, as Kim's straight held strong as the nuts, leaving Paredes to rue a costly snap-call.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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182,700,000
71,000,000
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71,000,000 |
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Busted | |