João Sydenstricker Eliminated in 2nd Place (€1,048,550)

João Sydenstricker raised to 1,100,000 on the button and Simon Wiciak used a time bank before three-betting to 4,000,000. Sydenstricker called as the flop came 9♣5♦2♥.

Wiciak continued for 3,000,000 and Sydenstricker called. The turn came the 4♠ and Wiciak slowed down and checked.

Sydenstricker then bet 3,500,000 and Wiciak called to the 9♥ river, checking over to Sydenstricker again. Sydenstricker counted out his remaining stack before moving all in for 19,375,000.

Wiciak ripped off his sunglasses and stood up from his seat as he asked for a count. He had Sydenstricker covered by just 3,000,000 and used a time bank as he sat back down in his chair. Another 30 seconds elapsed as Wiciak burned through another time bank.

He eventually called and Sydenstricker showed Q♥10♣ for a bluff. Wiciak slammed down 6♣5♣ for two pair, nines and fives, and ran over to his rail to celebrate.

Sydenstricker was forced to walk over into the consoling arms of his passionate supporters as he finished as the runner-up, while Wiciak took home the EPT trophy and €1,134,375 top prize.