Michael Jesse Bubbles the Malta Poker Festival Grand Event

Craig Simpson raised to 21,000 from the button and Michael Jesse shoved for 39,000 in the small blind. Piero Compagnoni folded his big blind and Simpson called. But their cards couldn't go on their backs yet as they had to wait till all action was completed at all the other tables. After a while, it was finally time for them to reveal their cards as all the other players and media flocked to their table. Cat Winch-Johnson was the one calling the cards as they were being revealed.

Michael Jesse:
Craig Simpson:

The flop came to keep Jesse ahead but Simpson now picked up an open-ended straight draw.

The turn was the which didn't change the situation.

The river completed the board with the which meant Simpson hit a pair of jacks to burst the bubble. The rest of the field all cheered as Jesse became the bubble boy, but he wouldn't be leaving with empty hands. Thanks to Olybet, Jesse will be receiving a seat to next year's Grand Event worth €550.