The comeback of Ana

The lead changed hands 5 times — nobody got comfortable at the top.

Last, but with style: Daniela, with 60 points. At least there were cards worth talking about. In the last of the closing eights: Daniela said 3, scooped 6, and Mihai was left counting the pieces. Daniela was ahead of Elena right up to the last hand.

Third, on the podium: Mihai, up there with eyes on the top step. Mihai was ahead of Elena right up to the last hand. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Mihai didn't — but insisted, with dignity.

Runner-up sounds good — gold sounded better. Elena, with 66 points. The last hand decided it: Elena went past Mihai right on the line. Elena was even in front after the seven-card hand on the way down.

First place: Ana, with 70 points. In the third of the opening eights: Ana said 1, scooped 5, and Daniela and Elena were left counting the pieces.

Congratulations to all — see you at the next table!