Hooman Nikzad Eliminated in 2nd Place ($158,481)
Level 32
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
After losing the first few pots of heads up and chopping with the nut straight, Hooman Nikzad started the action with a raise to 650,000.
Carlos Leiva responded with another raise to 2,450,000 and Nikzad made the call.
The wheel spun, J♣10♦5♦ and Leiva announced a pot-sized bet. Nikzad pushed his remaining chips forward and Leiva pushed forward a stack to make it official.
Hooman Nikzad: 9♦8♣3♦3♣ 
Carlos Leiva: K♣K♠J♥2♠
The board ran out with the Q♥ and the 9♠, giving Nikzad a straight but Leiva declared his better straight and upon confirming, him and his rail burst into celebration.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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38,640,000
17,240,000
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17,240,000 |
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Busted | |