Defending Champion Darren Elias Eliminated in 17th Place by Roman Valerstein

Roman Valerstein raises UTG+1 to 80,000, and defending WPT Borgata Poker Open champion Darren Elias (pictured) calls from the big blind. The flop comes , Elias checks, Valerstein bets 175,000, and Elias moves all in for 380,000.

Valerstein calls with for ace high, and Elias turns over for a pair of sevens. Elias needs his hand to hold to stay alive.

The turn is the , the river is the , and Valerstein pairs his queen on the turn to win the pot and eliminate Elias in 17th place.

Roman Valerstein  –  1,700,000  (43 bb)
Darren Elias  –  Eliminated in 17th Place  ($18,081)