Garcia Flashes and Crashes Against Calamusa

Pierre Calamusa opened from early position to 25,000 and his countrymate Sebastian Compte called in the small blind. Cesar Garcia then put in the squeeze out of the big blind to 110,000, and Calamusa shoved for 437,000. Compte quickly folded, and Garcia had a decision to make with his stack of around 850,000.

During his decision-making process, Garcia accidentally revealed his cards to the table, and the floor were briefed on the situation before play was allowed to continue. Eventually, Garcia made the call.

Pierre Calamusa: J♠J♣ All in
Cesar Garcia: 9♥9♦

Calamusa was well ahead with his pocket jacks and remained in the lead after the Q♦3♦8♣ flop. Any chance for Garcia to hit a backdoor draw were eliminated on the 2♣ river, and Calamusa improved to a set on the J♦ river to double up.

"I have to say, it was a good feeling when I saw it," joked Calamusa after the hand, in reference to seeing his opponent's cards.