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We are hand for hand in the bubble phase of the World Poker Tour (WPT) UK Main Event. I am standing on the shoulder of Simon Deadman. He is one of the most skilful and prolific players left in this game. He is also one of the chip leaders.

Deadman is staring into the soul of the chip leader Paul Dando. For the next 5-minutes, my attention is metronomic between the two. The tension is unique. This is poker. People are folding away to a single ante hoping to squeeze into the money. Deadman could do them all a favour. A thought that was quite incredible moments earlier.

You can read the full description of the hand right here.