Shawn Buchanan Eliminated in 2nd Place (€207,624)

We were fast approaching the end of Level 21 when Shawn Buchanan raised to 25,000 on the button and Michael Mizrachi mouthed those famous words, "I am all-in."

"I don't want to get to the break," said Mizrachi.

Buchanan thought for a while, like he does, before making the call. When the hands were turned over Buchanan was a BIG favourite to double up.

Mizrachi
Buchanan

Mizrachi got to his feet while Buchanan remained seated. The dealer pulled the three cards, turned them over and the {10-Clubs} shone like a beacon of light for Mizrachi. The crowd cheered and Buchanan sunk in his chair.

Flop: {10-Clubs} {6-Spades} {3-Diamonds}

So Buchanan needed a jack to survive or Mizrachi would win his second WSOP bracelet.

Turn: {2-Diamonds} & River {2-Hearts}

So Michael Mizrachi was crowned the €10,400 No Limit Hold'em (Split-Format) Champion and Buchanan had to settle for second place in what has been a great series for the man from Vancouver.