Ben McLean Eliminated in 2nd Place (A$294,780)
Ben McLean raised to 230,000 from the button and Jonathan Karamalikis shipped all in from the big blind. McLean called off for 1.055 million total.
Karamalikis:
McLean:
Karamalikis held the best hand and could win the tournament right here if his hand held up against the two suited overcards for the at-risk McLean. First, the flop came down and Karamalikis' fives stayed in front.
The turn card brought the and paired the board. Still, it missed McLean and left him needed a six or an ace on the river.
The river card hit with the and Karamalikis' fans erupted from up on the balcony. McLean and Karamalikis shook hands and congratulated one another. McLean won A$294,780 for his runner-up finish while Karamalikis took home the grand prize of A$459,510 and the title of 2010 APPT Sydney Grand Final Champion!