Roy Farranat Eliminated in 9th ($1,000)

After a slow start which saw more 'walkies' than Crufts, we suddenly lost a short-stacked Roy Farranat in rather gut-wrenching fashion. All in with T-T versus the 6-6 of Jack McDermott, Farranat was looking good for a double through, but the 4-7-5 flop opened up numerous possibilities, one of which came in on the 8 turn. A harmless five on the river later, and McDermott picked up the pot with his straight.


Farranat, meanwhile, was forced to exit stage left, but he was gracious in defeat, adding, "I had a great time overall and I'm really pleased to have got so far. I've only been playing a couple of years, but it's still hard work. It's OK for you kids."

On that note, Channing has handed the microphone over to the fine-wine-maturing Vicky Coren, who I must confess boasts a slightly more soothing vocal tone than her predecessor.