Ganó Elena

The lead passed from hand to hand, 8 times over — it was anyone's guess.

Last, but with style: Radu, with 89 points. At least there were cards worth talking about. Radu was ahead of Emi right up to the last hand.

In 5th place, Emi, on 93 points. The last hand decided it: Emi went past Radu right on the line. Emi was even in front after the six-card hand on the way down.

Mihai finished 4th with 117 points. Mihai was ahead of Ana right up to the last hand. After the third of the closing eights, Mihai was leading the table — but the last hands had other plans.

Third, on the podium: Ioana, up there with eyes on the top step. Ioana was ahead of Ana right up to the last hand.

Ana finished second, just 2 points short of the win. Ana got past Ioana at the very last hand. Ana was even in front after the seven-card hand on the way up.

Elena won by a whisker, with just 2 points — at whist even one point is as good as a mile. It didn't start well — only 4th after the opening eights — but it clearly didn't end there. And that despite a slip in the very last hand.

Well played everyone. Same table next time?