David Stamm Exposes His Pocket Aces Early; Receives a One-Round Penalty

Photo:  David Stamm

David Stamm min-raises UTG+1 to 60,000, and Matt Livingston thinks for a little while and takes a good look at Stamm’s remaining stack before he calls from the big blind.

Stamm, misinterpreting his action as a raise all in, puts in his remaining 120,000 and turns over . The dealer informs him that it was just a call and immediately calls for a floorperson.

The ruling is quick, and Stamm takes back his 120,000. The hand will continue with Livingston knowing exactly what he is up against.

The flop comes , Livingston checks, Stamm moves all in for 120,000, and Livingston flashes the before he folds. Stamm takes the pot.

Matt Livingston  –  305,000  (10 bb)
David Stamm  –  285,000  (10 bb)

For exposing his hand this deep in the tournament, the Wynn has a policy for an automatic one-round penalty. So Stamm will set out for one orbit of the button, and when his penalty is over his stack will be down to 210,000.