Ben Palmer Wins WPT at Venetian ($431,655); Tony Gargano Eliminated in 2nd Place ($277,760)

Hand #268: Tony Gargano announces he is all in from the button, and Ben Palmer asks for a count.

The dealer breaks down Gargano’s chip stack to reveal that it totals 9,500,000.

As Palmer held his hand in the air looking at it and contemplating a call, Palmer eventually drops in a few chips to signify a call.

Palmer:
Gargano:

Gargano was at-risk, but holding the slight advantage with his ace-high.

The dealer spreads the flop to give Palmer the advantage with his pair and straight draw.

Gargano needs an ace, or running cards to a straight or a club flush.

The turn of the gave Gargano his flush outs, but when the river lands the , he would be eliminated in second-place for $277,760.

Ben Palmer wins the Season XVII WPT at Venetian for $431,655, along with the $15,000 entry into the season-ending Baccarat Crystal Tournament of Champions.

WPT at Venetian Final Table Results
1st: Ben Palmer – $431,655*
2nd: Tony Gargano – $277,760
3rd: Danny Qutami – $204,810
4th: Orlando Barrera – $152,690
5th: Mark Ioli – $115,105
6th: Will Givens – $87,760
* First-prize amount includes the winner’s $15,000 entry into the season-ending Baccarat Crystal Tournament of Champions.

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