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On hand 70 of heads-up play, Daniel Needleman raises from the button and William Kakon (above) calls.
The flop is . Kakon checks, and Needleman bets. Kakon raises, and Needleman puts in a third bet. Kakon calls.
On the turn , Kakon check-calls Needleman. The river is bet by Kakon and Needleman goes all in with Kakon calling once more.
Kakon shows which beats Needleman's .
Kakon wins $196,055 for 1st place and the coveted WSOP gold bracelet.
Needleman (below) will take home $121,051 for his 2nd place finish.
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