The WSOP 2005 final table showdown between Joseph Hachem ($40 million) and Steven Danneman ($16.35 million) ended with a brilliant victory with one of the most hopeless hands in Texas Holdem. Hachem was holding 7♣ 3♠ and Danneman got A♦ 3♣.

 

The game was really high stake, with blinds of $150.000 – $300.000 and the ante $50.000. Danneman confidently raised his pre-flop bet to $700.000, Hachem called.
After the flop of 4♦ 5♦ 6♥ Hachem had his straight, but wasn't very eager to show his fortune – he checked. Danneman, confident with his hand bet another $700.000 and Hachem raised to $1.700.000. Danneman called.

 

When the turn came with A♠, Hachem bet 2.000.000. Danneman thought he had the highest pair and raised to $5.000.000. But Hachem just wouldnt give up – he went all-in. Danneman called without hesitation. There was still some chance left for Steven to get split pot with a seven.

However, the river came with 4♣, and Hachem, the new World Champion, won the title and took $7.000.000 prize money.