Post-Hand Haggling
As the rest of the Shadow Room dispersed for the 90-minute dinner break, Ramsey Ajram became entwined in an interesting pot with an unknown assailant.
It was Ajram who kick-started the action, raising it up to 400 from the button. Martin Hansen, who I was told had entered numerous battles with Ajram, folded in the small blind, leaving the big blind to throw in the extra 200.
On the flop, Ajram made a continuation bet of 500, which was duly called, before firing out for 1,200 on the turn. This time, however, the big blind check-raised to 3,650, putting the pressure back on Ajram.
Although seemingly uncomfortable with the situation, Ajram made the call leading to a river where the big blind announced all-in for what appeared to be around the 6,500 mark.
"Will you show me?" probed Ajram, utilising a familiar line.
His opponent shrugged, and replied, "What you gonna fold?"
After some inane back and forth questioning, Ajram folded what he claimed was for two pair, muttering "Sick" in the process. He then dipped into his pockets and offered ten pounds for a peak at his cards.
The big blind, however, counter-offered with fifty pounds, which was evidently outside of Ajram's pay-to-see 'roll as he retrieved his ten pounds and exited the room.
Despite this setback, Ajram still has around the 20,000 mark.