Ben Lamb Eliminated in 2nd Place ($259,918); Sam Stein Wins!

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Level 28 : 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Sam Stein opened his button to 120,000 and Ben Lamb made the call to see a {3-Diamonds} {k-Hearts} {J-Clubs} flop fall.

Lamb pushed out a bet of 150,000 which was swiftly called by Stein as the {10-Clubs} landed on the turn. Lamb fired once more - this time for 255,000 - and after nearly two minutes in the tank, Stein announced a pot-raise. A seemingly stunned Lamb paused for a few moments before pushing roughly his last 900,000 into the pot as Stein announced a call.

Lamb: {Q-Clubs} {J-Spades} {9-Diamonds} {4-Hearts}
Stein: {A-Clubs} {Q-Hearts} {J-Hearts} {6-Hearts}

With Lamb needing an ace for a chop, Stein immediately turned to his rail and stated, "No ace and I win!"

There would be no night-continuing river when the dealer dropped the {2-Diamonds} on the river to ensure Stein the bracelet as Lamb collected $259,918 for a gallant second place.