Battle of Malta: The money bubble was a quick affair

Malta. Saturday 7 November. 7:30pm.

The tournament director just anounced hand-for-hand play. 

There are 182 players left. 180 of them will cash.

It is time to grab my pen and my notebook to get some faces, expressions, impressions. Nervousness for some, eagerness for others.

I expect the usual bubble. Long. Very long. Perfect, I prefer to take my time to describe the emotions in the room.

Congratulations, and THANK YOU, Mr. 181!

It takes me 30 seconds to get from the media table to the poker tables.

I cross the French pro @Nicolas Proust, standing up, waiting for the burst.

We talk 20 more seconds and we hear a man shouting and applauding. One player already busted.

Not even the time to say "already?" out loud and I see people gathering around a table, whispering excitedly.

Thirty seconds later, screams and applause flood the room.

There it is, they are all going to get paid. Each of the 180 survivors will leave this room with at least €1,150!

This bubble lasted for around 3 minutes and I must admit I feel a bit disappointed.

Anyway, let's congratulate all the winners and feel glad that the dinner break is coming soon!

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