Marco Johnson is the Bubble Boy
Action folded to Marco Johnson in the small blind and he moved all in for a total of 26,000. William Reynolds was in the big blind and instantly called. Players from nearby tables began to crowd around as Johnson's elimination would burst the money bubble. When the cards were turned over, it looked like that would be the case:
Johnson:
Reynolds:
Media and spectators surrounded the table as tournament officials held the action until all other tables had finished. Once ready, the dealer was given the go ahead to put out the flop, which came . Both players had flopped a pair of nines but Reynolds' kicker was best. The inspired a collective, "Ohhhhhhhhhh," from the dozens of spectators. Johnson could now catch a club or king to double and extend the bubble. Much to the relief of those anxious players hoping to get paid, the river was the !
The bubble was burst and as Reynolds imitated a needle popping a bubble and saying one simple word . . . "Pop!"