Matrozos the Victim of a Table 1 Controversy
"Floor Table 1," we heard a dealer call from the corner of the room. We made our way over and witnessed the first controversy of the day.
There was roughly 7,500 in the pot and a board reading , and we listened intently as the dealer attempted to explain the situation. From what we could piece together, Stefanos Matrozos had tabled at the showdown for a flush. His opponent, Ukraine's Artem Metalidi, responded by tossing his cards toward the muck, though they landed facedown just in front of him.
It was at this point that the dealer, who was under the impression that the last aggressor must show his cards, tabled the hand... . Metalidi actually held a winning full house, and the floor was left to make a decision. He explained to the dealer that the hand did not need to be shown as the last aggressor only has to show first if the other players refuse to reveal their hands first. If they do show, the last aggressor is free to muck.
In this instance, since the hand never touched the muck and was tabled, it was ruled the winning hand and Metalidi was pushed the sizable pot. Matrozos seemed frustrated but remained silent.