Ryan Simpson busted on the bubble in dramatic poker showdown

A high-stakes bluff gone wrong cost Simpson his tournament life. The poker world watches as Reid’s risky call flips the script at the worst possible moment.

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2025 November 24 . 4:01 PM

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Ryan Simpson busted on the bubble in dramatic poker showdown

Ryan Simpson has been knocked out of the opening poker event right on the bubble. His exit came after a dramatic hand against Dwayne Reid, where a pre-flop shove led to an early elimination. The final board sealed his fate despite starting with a stronger hand.

The hand began with Simpson raising to 20,000 from the button. Reid, in the big blind, decided to call. The flop then landed 10♣3♣5♦, prompting Simpson to go all-in for 49,000. Reid made the call, revealing 10♦6♥, which was behind Simpson’s pocket nines.

Simpson’s elimination occurred just before the main event, marking a tough end to his run. Reid’s call with a weaker hand paid off, leaving Simpson as the bubble boy of the tournament. The event continues without him.