Fergie Hits a Hump

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Chris Ferguson's mission to echo his 2000 success has ended in failure. Down to around 5,000, he came over the top of the cut-off's open of 2,000 from the button, only for the small blind to offer some extra value (although likely a tougher hand to overcome) with a cold four-bet to 9,600.

The cut-off mulled over his decision before making the fold ( {A-Hearts} {J-Spades} face up), thus leading to a showdown: Ferguson in need of er... divine assistance with {A-Diamonds} {7-Diamonds} versus {A-Clubs} {K-Clubs} .

"You could have just called," said the cut-off, and maybe he should have as the flop came a decisive {K-Spades} {Q-Diamonds} {2-Spades} . A {K-Hearts} turn was enough for Ferguson to rise from his seat, and as the dealer dealt an academic {J-Hearts} river, he was already heading towards the door, braced for the long and lonely walk through the Rio corridors.