Jean-Sebastien Penven Doubles Thru Grant Rowe

Grant Rowe raises from the hijack to 5,500, Jean-Sebastien Penven moves all in from the big blind for about 47,000, and Rowe tanks for a while before he calls with .

Penven turns over , and needs his hand to hold to stay alive. Penven turns around to face away from the table, saying he never watches the cards when he’s all in.

The board comes — Rowe flops a gutshot straight draw, but improves no further. Penven wins the pot with his pocket nines to double up in chips.

Jean-Sebastien Penven  –  51,000  (17 bb)
Grant Rowe  –  45,000  (15 bb)