John Costiniano

Hand #67: Neng Zhao raised to 200,000 with T T in the hijack and Alexandru Papzian defended his big blind with A 5 .

The flop came 8 2 9 and Papazian check-folded facing a 275,000 bet from Zhao.

Hand #68: Papazian called in the small blind with 5 5 and Hao Chuang checked his option in the big blind with J 3 .

The flop came 2 T 6 and Papazian check-folded facing a 150,000 bet from Chuang.

Hand #69: John Costininao raised to 200,000 with A T and was called by Chaung, who held K Q in the small blind.

Chaung then check-raised a 150,000 bet from Costiniano to 410,000 on the 2 J J flop. Costiniano called.

The 9 fell on the turn and Chaung continued for 760,000. Costiniano again called.

Chuang caught a straight on the T river and fired 1,800,000 into the middle. Costiniano re-checked his hole cards and used up a time bank before shoving his remaining 2,800,000 into the middle.

Chuang went deep into the tank, clearly distraught over his decision as he shuffled his chips. Chuang shook his head and grimaced a few times before eventually deciding to let his hand go.

Costiniano slammed his hole cards face up and Chuang shot up from his seat upon seeing his was bluffed in the sickest hand of the final table so far.