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He busted Day 2.
And he’s the only player I’m still thinking about.

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23 years ago I was the amateur at the feature table everyone was waiting to knock out.

Nobody remembers who had the chip lead that day. They remember the guy who wasn’t supposed to be there.

Disco Dave got six hours in the Main Event. He danced. He cartwheeled. And when he was all in for his tournament life, he spent the entire runout rooting for the man trying to bust him.

Most people play this game trying not to lose. He played it to be there.

I think there is a lesson there - not only for the amateurs - but also the most experienced pros. Get out there and enjoy the time, be more like 🕺 Disco Dave.

Seven-high. Into the one guy at that table nobody bluffs.

And JC Tran folded.

Most everyone else in the world would be done with this hand deep in the Main Event... not this dude.

Most people are gonna call this a sick bluff. I don’t think that’s the story at all - this is a combo of pure heart and years of dedication to a craft.

My honest take is at the end. Some of you are gonna hate it.

You’re sitting in Tran’s seat. Are you calling or folding? 👇

This moment was one of the most bizarre things I’ve ever seen in poker.

Deep in the WSOP Main Event where stacks are worth 6-figures… the feature table started straddling!

What do you think about this situation? Should this be allowed? Penalized? Let me know what you think.

Did you miss the WSOP on ESPN? Let me catch you up! 🚨

It’s been more than a decade since the WSOP Main Event was on ESPN - and boy did it deliver!

- Jamie Gold is up to his old tricks
- A father son duo that captured the hearts of everyone who watched
- Jordan Baptiste with a masterclass performance on the biggest stage of his life.

What was your favorite moment of the episode?

It’s day 2 of the best tournament in the world the $10,000 World Series Of Poker Main Event!

I’m vlogging my entire journey to try and achieve poker immortality. The battle to get back in the winners circle starts now. Watch it all over on YouTube, click the link in my bio.

Make sure you also subscribe to the WSOP channel for all the amazing action they’ve hosted all summer.

We’re back baby.

I’ve been lucky enough to experience some incredible moments in poker... and getting inducted into the Hall of Fame is right at the top of that list.

That’s why I always enjoy these conversations.

There are so many players who have helped shape this game, and every year the debate gets tougher.

Gus Hansen is one of the names that always comes up.

Who would get your vote? World Series Of Poker

This would have never happened back in the day, but in 2026 maybe it is a concern.

“AllInBritney” tried to sit down in a live stream cash game, played some hands and then got pulled out of the game over concerns for the source of her funds.

What do you think? Should poker be policing source of funds?

Are you at risk by scanning your cards?

Not at the WSOP (or any other prominent broadcast).

But that didn’t stop these high stakes grinders from arguing about it.

Spoiler: Martin Kabrhel is involved and he is yelling!

What do you think? Should pros protect their cards at ultra high stakes at the expense of the broadcast?

They awarded a WSOP bracelet to the wrong person? Well… not really. Stop freaking out. I’m going to break it all down.

What’s your take on the situation?

I am starting to understand what my peers at the think of me… after this he proceeded to own my soul and bust me out of the tournament.

Let’s just say a couple adult beverages were consumed on this table.