Mike Moore was the man to poke a pin in that final table (not money) bubble. He pushed all-in on an
Flop with the confidence of Jennifer Lopez at a singles bar before being played back at by Arco Zuyderduyn who took one quick look at his cards and announced call.
On their backs, it was Moore who had the lead with
, but would be made to sweat whatever happened with Arco holding a menacing
.
A
Turn and
River looked innocent enough, until Mike suddenly noticed the Rivered straight. As he bowed his head in disappointment, Arco offered his consolidatory hand and made the inevitable apology. Mike took his defeat gracefully and swiftly exited stage left, leaving the Dutchman to plead, "I had to call, I had the flush and straight draw" to his remaining opponents.
Down to 9.
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