Hand #135 - Alan Smurfit Doubles Through Qushqar Morad
Morad:
Smurfit:
Morad leads with pocket kings over Smurfit's pocket fives.
The flop comes , and Morad retains the lead. The turn card is the , and Smurfit needs a five on the river to stay alive.
With a crowd of people gathered around the table, Alan Smurfit very quietly and politely says, "Another five, please." He says it matter-of-factly, almost as if he were ordering a refill on a drink.
The river card is the -- ! The crowd erupts in a cheer, as Smurfit rivers a full house, fives full of nines. Smurfit simply smiles as he doubles up in chips.