Max Steinberg Eliminated in 2nd Place ($219,799)

It was a back-and-forth heads-up battle, but Jonathan Hilton has emerged victorious while denying Max Steinberg his second World Series of Poker bracelet.

In the final hand, Hilton opened for 85,000 on the button and then called when Steinberg three-bet to 240,000. The flop saw Steinberg bet 275,000 and Hilton call, bringing about the turn. Steinberg paused for a moment before announcing that he was all in and Hilton snap-called.

Hilton:
Steinberg:

Hilton got it in good with two pair, but Steinberg held an open-ended straight draw. The railbirds were very vocal for their respective man as everyone seemed to know this would be the determining hand. Either Hilton would clinch victory or he would be crippled. The dealer burned one last time and put out the , the last card of the 2013 National Championship. Steinberg was gracious in defeat and shook Hilton's hand before exiting in second place, good for $219,799.