Gerard Piqu�� Eliminated in 2nd Place (�352,950)

Level 20
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

The heads-up duel between Gerard Piqu�� and Juan Pardo lasted all but a few moments and it was a flip that decided over the outcome of the tournament with the chips in the middle preflop.
Gerard Piqu��:
Juan Pardo:
The mighty ducks were marginally ahead on the flop and Piqu�� even picked up a flush draw on the
turn. However, it wasn't meant to be as the
river came a blank to eliminate the FC Barcelona defender in 2nd place for �352,950.
For Pardo, it is yet another success in a High Roller tournament and the biggest score of his live poker exploits thus far.

A recap of the final table action is to follow.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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7,000,000
1,700,000
|
1,700,000 |
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Busted |