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Fives were everywhere and not just because it was Table 55, although this was part of the reason.

Peter Bumba three-bet squeezed preflop to 2,800. Giovanni Groccia called and another player folded to see the 9♠7♥J♣ flop. Groccia checked and Bumba continued for 2,500. Groccia jacked it up to 5,500 (more fives) before Bumba jammed for more than the 15,000 or so Groccia had behind. Groccia quickly called and, of course, his 5,500 bet on Table 55 was with fives.

Giovanni Groccia: 5♦5♠
Peter Bumba: K♥K♦

Groccia was far behind but if the poker gods were listening to him, another five would have landed on the turn or river. Instead, the fives-theme ended there with the 4♦ turn and 7♠ river completing the board for Bumba to win the pot and send Groccia to the rail.

Peter Bumba