Ace from Space for Fleyshman
Continuing an aggressive trend that he has displayed throughout this Series, Andrew Pantling raised to 18,000 from under the gun but found resistance from short(ish) stack Dan Fleyshman who announced all-in from the cut-off for around 300,000.
Pantling gave him the same look that my girlfriend gives me when I've forgotten to do the dishes as he attempted to delve into the very soul of his opponent. Fleysham, meanwhile, seemed fidgety, rocking in his seat whilst shaking his leg vigorously beneath the table.
"This is sick," sighed Pantling releasing his stare. After much deliberation, he finally declared, "All right, let's play," before pushing his columns of red 5,000 chips across the felt.
It was now showdown time as the camera crew flocked in like moths to a light:
Fleyshman:
Pantling:
Fleyshman rubbed his cards on the felt as if trying to will fortune into the upcoming coin flip.
After production apologised for the delay, the community cards hit the baize: . Then the turn: . Ace from space! And the river... .
Double up for Fleyshman who exhaled a breath of relief that almost burst his cheeks! He now has over 600,000 and is right back in contention.