Ionela comes back from behind

The lead passed from hand to hand, 7 times over — it was anyone's guess.

First place and peace of mind: Ionela, with 99 points. In the seven-card hand on the way down: Ionela called 1, took 4, and Mihai was left out in the cold. 2 hands in a row: Ionela broke the contract each time while everyone else made theirs.

Luis finishes second, 10 points short of gold. Silver shines, but not quite the same. Luis was even in front after the seven-card hand on the way down.

Mihai completed the podium with 75 points. 2 hands in a row: only Mihai slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Mihai. Mihai was even in front after the seven-card hand on the way up.

Ana closes out the table, with 72 points. "Last one buys the coffee" — as they say at the table. From leader to red lantern. The little wedge tipped the big cart — and the cart was Ana. 2 hands in a row: Ana broke the contract each time while everyone else made theirs.

Well played everyone — and especially Ionela!