** WSOP ME, $10,000 NLHE, Day 3, Thur., July 12 **

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The Bubble Bursts

On Hand 15 of hand-for-hand play John Sigan raised on the button for 22K and the Vandy Krouch called in the big blind. The flop came {4-Spades}{6-Hearts}{8-Clubs} and Sigan moved in for his last 30,000.

"I'm either doing you a big favor or you're going to hate me," Krouch said as he made the call. Sigan had pocket Queens and Krouch {5-Spades}{6-Spades} for a pair and open-ended straight draw.

And on the turn, the {7-Diamonds} hit, giving Krouch the straight and leaving Sigan drawing dead. Hailing from Strongsville, OH, Sigan is the bubble boy for the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event. Tournament Director Jack Effel asked everyone to give him a round of applause and John received one of the loudest ovations we've heard at the WSOP this year. Though one wonders how much consolation that brings.