Being eliminated on the bubble is the ultimate heartbreaker in most tournaments, as the unfortunate player walks away with naught but a sick feeling and maybe a story of bad luck. The brass at the World Series of Poker have seen fit to award a juicy consolation prize to the bubble boy or girl the last few years though — a $10,000 seat into the following year's Main Event.
In 2014, three players went bust simultaneously and split the bubble payout, earning $6,135.33 apiece.
John Dwyer tank-called off his stack on the river with on a board of , only to be shown the by eventual repeat November Niner Mark Newhouse.