Joao Simao Doubles Up in Comical Fashion
Level 8
: 300/600, 150 ante
Pot-limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Joao Simao was all in before the first draw heads-up against another player.
On the first drew, his opponent stood pat and Simao stood pat also. The dealer looked perplexed but, with some guidance from David "ODB" Baker, she burnt a card ready for the second "draw".
Both players stood pat again, and the dealer burnt for the third draw.
Simao's opponent stood pat for a third time and Simao smiled, agonizing over his decision before eventually deciding to draw one.
His opponent showed 
and Simao looked semi-relieved showing having said he had thrown away a 
.
He drew a 
completing a better low than his opponent and doubled up.
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