No Satisfaction
There was quite a commotion on Table 12 that drew the attention of most of the Paris Ballroom.
The big blind had moved all in for 60,500. When Serghei Lisii called from late position, the big blind was ecstatic, shouting, "He called!"
Action was now on the hijack to make a call or laydown. He was tanking for several minutes, during which the big blind put on a show. He was singing (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones.
"But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke...
The same cigarettes as me...
"I can't get no!"
This went on for a bit, with a nearby floor person even singing along for a line or two. Eventually, the hijack folded the face up. It was now time for a showdown, and for one player, satisfaction.
Big blind:
Serghei Lisii:
The big blind was poised for satisfaction, roughly a 3:1 favorite to win the pot and double up. After the favorite, he was up to a 4:1 favorite. With just the river card to come, he was in fantastic position, poised to put on a celebration that would no doubt entertain the already captivated audience. A three or six would result in a chopped pot. Only a queen could take it down for Lisii.
Unfortunately for the big blind, the song's lyrics came true, as he would get no satisfaction. The hit the felt on the river, and Lisii had the best hand, knocking the singer out of the tournament. He left still in high spirits, presenting Lisii Do Something Beautiful for God by Mother Theresa, and writing his initials next to his favorite passage.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Serghei Lisii |
230,000
230,000
|
230,000 |