Frederic Normand Eliminated in 2nd Place ($387,979)
Antonio Galiana made it 700,000 with A♣3♣ from the button and Frederic Normand called with 7♠6♣ in the big blind.
The flop came 3♠5♣Q♣ and Normand checked, Galiana bet 350,000, and Normand check-raised to 1,450,000. Galiana dropped in the call with his pair and flush draw.
A disastrous card fell on the turn for Normand as the 4♣ rolled off, giving him a straight but completing Galiana's flush. Normand then announced a bet of 3,900,000 and slid the chips forward. Galiana called.
When the 9♥ landed on the river, Normand bet all but 300,000 of his stack, Galiana shoved, and Normand called off his last few chips.
The stacks were so close that they were counted down and after a minute, confirmation that Galiana had the bigger stack was given, meaning Normand had to settle for second.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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34,650,000
17,350,000
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17,350,000 |
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Busted | |