Hand #27: Mimi Luu Doubles Thru Paul Saso: "I Can't Fold This, Baby!"

In the first hand after the break (Hand #27 of hand-for-hand play on the Money Bubble), Paul Saso raises from middle position to 25,000, and Mimi Luu (pictured) says “I can’t fold this, baby” as she moves all in from the small blind for 45,000. Saso calls, and the players have to wait until all action is complete at other tables before revealing their cards.

As she waits for the other tables to finish, Luu tells everyone that she could be one to bust on the bubble, but she’s saying it almost with a sense of pride. She’s excited.

Finally, it’s down to this table and another one with all-in situations, and Luu proudly turns over her . Saso shows , and Luu needs her hand to hold to stay alive.

The board comes , and Luu keeps repeating “Yes, baby-baby! Yes, baby-baby!” as her pocket aces hold up for her to win the pot and double up in chips.

Mimi Luu  –  109,000  (11 bb)
Paul Saso  –  402,000  (40 bb)