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 | |