Simpson Triples Up but Finds the Penalty Box
Level 14
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Conrad Simpson went all in for 17,500 in middle position. Immediately to his left, Jessica Richards raised all in to about 60,000.
Thinking the preflop action was over, Simpson went to turn his cards over. In the big blind, though, Blake Barousse had not yet acted.
Barousse eventually did make the call and showed he had 
. Jessica Richards showed her 
.
"I'm fine with that," said Simpson, who had 
.
The flop came queen-high and Simpson held for the triple-up, meanwhile Richards was sent home.
"I guess I'll take my penalty now," said Simpson, who had to sit out for an orbit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
58,000 | 28,000 |
|
55,000 | 31,000 |
|
Busted |