Chamirian's Double Up Proves a Chimaera
Erik Tamm opened to 4,300, and Marc Chamirian stood up and shouted, "It is time! The time has come!" He moved all in for 12,700. Tamm called, and it was time to flip them up. Chamirian has been animated enough to make ESPN proud during the tournament, and his big all in called for a special performance.
Chamirian:
Tamm:
"King! King!" Chamirian commanded. "See, a king!," he cheered as the flop delivered. "And a queen!" Chamirian added when the fell on the turn. But he started to make sputtering noises as he realized that queen had given Tamm a straight. The blubbering got louder as the river failed to rescue Chamirian. He said his goodbyes to the table, came back to give the dealer a playful razzing, and then the table was quiet for the first time all day.