The comeback of Ana

The lead passed from hand to hand, 5 times over — it was anyone's guess.

Last place, with dignity: Lucky, with 64 points. Somebody had to do it. After the two-card hand on the way up, Lucky was 3rd and dreaming of the podium — but the last hands had other plans. Lucky couldn't bear to look 8 times 🙈 — some hands are better not watched.

Olga completed the podium with 74 points. 2 hands in a row: only Olga slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Olga. Olga was even in front after the last of the opening eights.

Elena led for 16 hands but finished second, 18 points behind. 3 hands in a row: only Elena slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Elena.

Ana crossed the finish line first, on 102 points. It didn't start well — only 3rd after the opening eights — but it clearly didn't end there. At one stretch, 10 good hands in a row.

Well played everyone — and especially Ana!