Mike Lancaster Eliminated in 2nd Place ($189,505)
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi called.
The flop came 
, Helppi checked, Lancaster bet, and Helppi raised. Lancaster wasted no time and three-bet while Helppi quickly four-bet for Lancaster to five-bet. Helppi confirmed with the dealer if there was a cap and she nodded so Helppi just called.
The turn was the 
, Helppi bet and Lancaster called for his last 60,000.
Mike Lancaster: 
Juha Helppi: 
Lancaster had a pair of queens but Helppi was ahead with the pair of kings.
They both got up from their chairs to see the dealer deal the final card which was the 
. Helppi roared and ran to his rail to celebrate while they chanted several Finnish terms. After that, Helppi walked to Lancaster to shake hands and chat a bit before Lancaster made his way out of the tournament area to collect $189,505 for finishing in second place.
Helppi wins his first-ever WSOP bracelet and $306,622. A recap of today's action is to follow.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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7,080,000
705,000
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705,000 |
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Eliminado | |
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