Giovanni Safina Eliminated in 2nd Place ($22,000)
The flop came down and it could prove to be the worst flop for Benyamine as they both flopped top pair, but Safina's kicker was best. Safina bet 150,000. Benyamine raised to 340,000 and then Safina moved all in. Benyamine made the call.
Safina was the player at risk, but did hold the best hand. He was all in for 820,000 total on the flop. Benyamine would be left with about 400,000 if he lost the hand.
The turn was a miracle for Benyamine when the fell, catapulting him to the lead and pushing Safina just about out the door. The river card was the and that was it.
Safina was eliminated in second place and earned 11 points for his finish. He also picked up $22,000. Benyamine earned the maximum 16 points and took down the third heat.