David Paredes Eliminated in 5th Place ($184,816)

Only a few hands after doubling with pocket aces, David Paredes raised to 275,000. Sam Stein made a big reraise to 880,000. Paredes four-bet to 1.7 million, and Stein shoved over the top. Paredes snap called.

Showdown
Paredes: {A-Spades}

Stein:

Paredes had picked up aces again, but against Stein, even pocket rockets are on shaky ground. The only question in the audience was whether Stein would hit a set or a straight. He couldn't river a flush in this hand since Paredes had him suit-dominated.

The suspense didn't last long with a jack on the {Q-Spades}