Great Dane in Trouble
With a player UTG making a standard preflop raise, Hansen and his neighbour called in the blinds leading to a three-way flop.
After all players had checked, Hansen then flat-called a bet of 1,600 from the big blind on the turn, before checking the river. At this point, his opponent fired out 4,000, effectively putting Hansen all in if he were to call.
As his opponent remained as still as water, Hansen coolly mulled over his options, flicking a green 25 chip around the divots in his upper hand as the vultures in the media awaited the potential departure of the tournament's 'big star'.
But after a minute or two of thought, Hansen shook his head and made the fold, leaving himself with just 2,300 in chips. The Great Dane's alive, but only just.