2007 World Series of Poker
Event 55 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Holdem
Day: 1a
The flush draw is drawing dead, and Laliberte needs a jack or a six to win the pot. The last two cards come , and the pocket fives win the pot.
Guy Laliberte drops down to about 7,000 in chips.
Why would someone fold aces in that spot? Was it a strong read, or just the fear of losing to someone in a jester costume?
Brodie counted out his stack, and sure enough, it was about 36,000.
Romano, understanding the rules of the game, tells Garrett that he can't offer any advice. Unclear as to what to do, Garrett simply calls the bet and opens up his hand on the table. His opponent says, "Okay, I guess we'll check the river."
The river card is the , and Garrett cheers. His opponent mucks, and Garrett takes the pot.
Flush with the adrenaline of victory, Garrett proclaims that he's buying a round of massages for his entire table. But it's not coming out of his pocket, because according to Garrett, "It's on Ray Romano!"
When Romano complains, Garrett jokingly says, "Get out of here, Ray, and go back to your mansion, and your servants, and your jets."