Shinya Maeda bubbles APTC Main Event

On the fifth round of hand-for-hand play, John Constiniano shoved from early position and just behind him, Shinya Maeda called all in for his last 137,000. Everyone else got out of the way as media and onlookers crowded the table to await the outcome.

Shinya Maeda: A A

John Constiniano: Q 5

It looked to be an easy double up for Maeda, much to the dismay of everyone else in the field, as he had Constiniano's rags drawing slim.

The Q 8 6 flop paired Constiniano's queen, which got a collective "Oooooo!" from spectators as Maeda wasn't out of the woods yet.

Anticipation built as the tournament director ordered the dealer to bring a turn, which came the 5 — improving Constiniano to two pair and vaulting him into the lead as the crowd erupted.

It wasn't over, however, as Maeda still had two-pair and trips out. The dealer then flipped over the 2 , a total blank to eliminate Maeda in heartbreaking fashion and bring an end to the bubble.