David Ong Doubles Thru Paul Snead

Photo:  David Ong (center) watches as the dealer puts out the board.

Jeff Buchman raises under the gun to 85,000, Zach Smyth calls UTG+1, Paul Snead raises from the hijack to 225,000, and David Ong loudly and dramatically moves all in from the small blind for 325,000.

Buchman stops to think, but Smyth folds out of turn, Snead calls out of turn, and Ong quickly shows his cards — — before the action can be stopped and a floorperson called over.

The action is rolled back, and Buchman thinks for a bit before he folds. Since the action hasn’t changed, Smyth’s fold and Snead’s call are binding.

Ong turns over his again, and Snead shows . Ong needs his hand to hold to stay alive.

The board comes , and the pocket kings hold up for Ong to win the pot and double up in chips.

Ong receives a one-round penalty for showing his cards before the action was complete, but he is all smiles as he walks to his friend on the rail.

David Ong  –  900,000  (23 bb)
Paul Snead  –  3,650,000  (91 bb)