Alan Smurfit Triples Up on the Bubble

Alan Smurfit moves all in from late position for 32,000, Van Marcus calls from the small blind, and Chau Giang calls from the big blind. Van Marcus and Giang check down a board that comes {10-Hearts}

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Smurfit turned over {A-Hearts}

, and Van Marcus and Giang express shock that Smurfit's hand was so strong. They both seem reticent to turn over their hands, indicating that Smurfit is good, and the normally reserved Smurfit gives a quick arm pump (Tiger Woods-style) and says, "Yes!"

The tournament director steps in and asks Van Marcus and Giang to turn over their hands. When Van Marcus asks why, the TD explains that it's procedure at the final table bubble to make sure someone isn't trying to sneak their buddy through the bubble. Their hands are:

Van Marcus: {A-Diamonds}

Giang: Q-J-8-5

Smurfit wins the pot with two pair, kings and tens, to triple up to 96,000 in chips.

2007 World Series of Poker

2007 World Series of Poker

Alan Smurfit Triples Up on the Bubble