Hubbard Doubles in Dramatic Fashion to Take Massive Lead
Stephen Hubbard opened the button to 300,000 before Gabriel Paul three-bet 1,000,000 in the big blind. With the action back on Hubbard, he jammed for 6,935,000. Paul took a moment and he put in the call with the slightly covering stack.
Paul drew one and Hubbard stood pat.
Stephen Hubbard: Jx5x4x3x2x
Gabriel Paul: 7x6x5x2x
Paul had a seven draw and Hubbard patted behind with his convertible jack.
Paul was dealt his final card as the players confirmed that Paul was indeed the covering player.
"Do you mind if I sweat it?" Paul inquired.
"Take your time," Hubbard replied, "I'm enjoying the moment."
The cameras zeroed in on the table as Paul flipped over his last card, which was a 2x, giving him a pair, and sending the pot to Hubbard who takes a commanding chip lead.