Philippe Narboni Bubbles the 2019 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event

On the bubble, two players found themselves all-in and at risk during the hand-over-hand phase. In the first hand, Christoph Vogelsang raised to 9,000 from the cutoff and Philippe Narboni three-bet to 29,000 from the small blind. James Romero went in the tank for two minutes before cold-calling from the big blind, while Vogelsang snap-folded his hand.

The flop came down and Narboni continued for 44,000. Once again, Romero tanked deeply and called just after getting the clock called on him.

The turn brought the and Narboni shoved all in for about 160,000. Romero double-checked his hand, then quickly called it off to put Narboni at risk.

Philippe Narboni:
James Romero:

The cards remained face-down until action on all tables had concluded. A sizable crowd gathered around the table to watch the river being dealt, and it was the to leave Narboni empty-handed.

Philippe Narboni Bubbles — Philippe Narboni bubbles the 2019 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event

Oshri Lahmani was the second player at risk and the crowd had first gathered on his table before moving over to see the previous showdown. Lahmani’s shove for 60,000 in the cutoff was called by big stack Pablo Melogno on the button.

“I want you to double up,” Melika Razavi from one table over said while filming all with her smartphone, to which Lahmani replied “thank you.”

Lahmani added “you can sit down everybody, I will double up.” Once the showdown took place, the following cards were turned over.

Oshri Lahmani:
Pablo Melogno:

The board came and Lahmani kept his promise to ensure no bubble chop. With Narboni eliminated, all other players are guaranteed at least €8,800 for their efforts.