The comeback of Daniel

The lead passed from hand to hand, 6 times over — it was anyone's guess.

Mihai took last place without any nerves at all, on 74 points. Leading by the book until the last of the opening eights... then the cards turned the page. Mihai, hard luck. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Mihai didn't — but insisted, with dignity.

Third, on the podium: Denisa, up there with eyes on the top step. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Denisa didn't — but insisted, with dignity. Denisa was even in front after the seven-card hand on the way down.

Elena finishes second, 13 points short of gold. Silver shines, but not quite the same. Elena was even in front after the first of the middle eights.

First place: Daniel S, with 120 points. The rest, see you in the replay. It didn't start well — only 3rd after the opening eights — but it clearly didn't end there. At one stretch, 14 good hands in a row.

Congratulations to all — see you at the next table!