Romaine Doubles Up...For Troy

Nathan Gamble opened and was three-bet by William Romaine who had 100,000 behind.

"This could get ugly," said Gamble as he thought about his options. "Do you have kids?" he asked Romaine.

"I had a dog," replied Romaine. "He's dead now. He died two months ago."

A sudden outpouring of sympathy mixed with shock hit the table.

"Man," said Gamble. "Just give him the tournament now."

Gamble called and both players drew two. Romaine bet and Gamble called.

"What was the dog's name?" said Gamble.

"Troy," replied Romaine. "You want to see a picture?" Romaine then stood pat as Gamble drew one. Romaine bet and was all in. Gamble called.

Romaine stood pat again and Gamble drew one.

William Romaine: 8x7x4x3x2x All in
Nathan Gamble: 5x4x3x2x

Gamble paired his five and Romaine scored a vital double up.