Steve Topakas Eliminated in 2nd Place (AU$110,380); Christian Heich Wins Event #1
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. Topakas checked to Heich, then called a bet of 110,000. On the turn 
Topakas checked a second time. Heich bet 275,000, then snap-called when Topakas moved all in. The crowd pressed around the rail to see what cards each player would reveal:Topakas:
Heich:
Heich showed a set of jacks, but had to fade the double gutshot straight draw of Topakas. When the river fell a blank, the
, Topakas was eliminated from the tournament. His second place finish was not without its reward, however. The prize money he collected amounted to AU$110,380.