Branciforte is the Main Event Day 1b Bubble Boy
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Mihai Tabac raised to16,000 under the gun and Vito Branciforte jammed for 114,000 from the big blind. Tabac got an exact count from the dealer before making the call.
Vito Branciforte : 10♠10♥ 
Mihai Tabac: A♣Q♥
Branciforte needed to win this flip to keep his chances of making Day 2 alive. But, the Q♣ appeared in the window followed by the 9♠5♦ to complete the flop, giving Tabac the lead with top pair.
Branciforte turned a straight draw on the 8♦ turn, but the 4♣ river was a complete brick and Branciforte earned the title of the Day 1b bubble boy.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
500,000
125,000
|
125,000 |
|
Busted |