Marcello Montagner Eliminated in 2nd Place (€84,200)

Marcello Montagner raises from the button and Rocco Palumbo folds. The next hand sees the prettiest button in the poker world being shifted to Palumbo’s seat. The WSOP bracelet holder raises and Montagner three-bets to 170,000. Palumbo wants action and makes the call.

Flop: [Jd] [Ts] [8c]

Montagner bets 180,000 and Palumbo raises to 480,000. Back to the sharp-suited Montagner and he makes a rapid call.

Turn: [4d]

Montagner moves all-in and Palumbo is ready and waiting with the snap call.

Showdown

Palumbo: [Jc] [8s]
Montagner: [9c] [9h]

Palumbo is ahead with two pair and Montagner needs to catch a queen, an eight or a nine to stay alive.

River: [3s]

That’s it! It’s all over! There is a huge cheer from the crowd as Rocco Palumbo is crowned our new WPT Champion.