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There are two tables downstairs, one of which holds poker powerhouses Daniel Negreanu and Howard Lederer. Although its slim picking with regards to hot poker action, a discussion about the local cuisine is keeping their vocal cords busy.
The current topic is Dim Sum, but I'm sure they've discussed other food genres. Either way, even in a standard discussion about food, Daniel Negreanu is as enthusiastic as ever whilst Howard talks in that calm, cool and collective manner that sends the women wild whilst subconsciously analysing even the most innocuous of subject matters. The Prof makes the most boring of conversations seem fascinating!
. Aleksander Vathne checked, Martin Johnson checked, Roland De Wolfe checked, and Kirk Morrison moved all in for 21,000. Vathne went into the tank as Martin Johnson folded behind out of turn. One of the other players not in the hand berated Martin for his poor etiquette. Vanthe eventually moved all-in over the top and De Wolfe folded. 
. Then he revealed the 
. All he had was a gutshot. Vathne tabled 
for top pair. The turn was the 
and the river was the 
. Vathne knocked out Morrison as he wished everyone good luck.
, Binger moved all in for 13,900 from the small blind and was called by the big blind, whom he had only slightly covered. Binger turned up 
while the small blind was ahead with the 
. The turn was the 
, and after everything was counted up, Binger was left with only 1,300 after the hand. 
, Tony G mucked, and Binger mucked and hit the rail.
A slightly wincing Kane shook his opponent's hand and proceeded to stack up his monster 83,600 stack.
good on an Ace-high board. Speaking to the winner of the side pot: "You win that side pot. It's not easy to knock out Scotty. I told you - Scotty live forever!"
against 
and the bet was 11,500, but after keeping the action-hungry audience waiting for what seemed like an age, the WSOP 2007 bracelet hero made the fold, much to the apparent relief of Dominic.
, and the 
on the turn sealed it for Antonius, who is now north of 40,000 chips and shows no signs of slowing down.