Hand #138: ; Matthew Waxman Wins! Matas Cimbolas Eliminated in 2nd Place ($265,590)

Matas Cimbolas limps in for 40,000 and Matthew Waxman checks his option.

The flop lands and Waxman checks to Cimbolas who bets 40,000.

Waxman makes the call, and after the turn lands the , he checks again.

Cimbolas uses a time extension chip before betting out 125,000. Waxman calls, and the river lands the .

Waxman checks, and Cimbolas announces he is all in for 425,000.

Waxman fiddles with his chips and has a time extension chip automatically applied as he continues to deliberate over a decision.

Eventually, Waxman calls throws in the necessary calling chips, and when Cimbolas reveals his for just ten-high, Waxman quickly slams down his winning for second pair to eliminate Cimbolas in 2nd place from the WPT Tournament of Champions for a $265,590 payday.

Matthew Waxman – 4,000,000
Matas Cimbolas – Eliminated in 2nd Place ($265,590)