Neil to the Frenchman
Although the initial raiser ducked out of the way, Montgomery and Thorel both made the call, leading to a flop and a potential side pot.
On the flop, Montgomery checked, and Thorel announced all in, leading to a swift fold from Montgomery. However, there were more raised eyebrows than a Roger Moore film when the Frenchman revealed, , in particular from Channing who was surprised to be ahead with .
But of course, poker can be the cruelest of games at times, and this occasion was no different, the on the turn and ensuing river showcasing the more devilish side of the poker gods and dealing the Irish Champion a low blow of testicle shattering proportions.