Arie Kliper Eliminated in 2nd Place ($382,581)
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Mark Checkwicz raised to 750,000 from the button and Arie Kliper called in the big blind.
The 6♥9♣7♣ flop saw Kliper play in flow. Checkwicz bet out 650,000 and Kliper check-raised to 1,725,000. Checkwicz tanked before clicking it back to 4,000,000, receiving a call from Kliper.
"This could be it boys," said Checkwicz to his rail as the dealer put the 2♠ on the turn. Kliper moved all in for 4,675,000 and Checkwicz snap called.
Arie Kliper: 6♣5♣ 
Mark Checkwicz: 10♥8♥
Checkwicz had flopped the nut straight while Kliper had a pair and a monster draw. The river landed the 8♠ sending Kliper to the rail and crowning Checkwicz the newest WSOP champion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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34,000,000
7,675,000
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7,675,000 |
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Busted | |