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Despite all of his winnings, there was one hand that got away from Ferrari.  One that he will have a lot of trouble living down.  Sitting two off of the button, Ferrari joined a hand with 68 (suited? he doesn’t remember - and by the time you finish reading this hand, you may not want to credit him).  Christian raised from the button and was called by three players including Ferrari.  The flop came 7-9-x and the action was checked to Ferrari. 

With a straight draw, a reputation for tight play and two preflop bets on his account, he bet his straight draw.  Christian raised behind him, and again four players saw the next card.  The turn was a blank. 

Check to the raiser, and Christian bet again.  Again, everyone called.  The river was also a blank; no flush draws, but Ferrari missed his straight .

Check to the raiser, fold, fold, and Ferrari is in agony.  Christian carries more shit to the river than the drainage system at a slaughterhouse, so the likelihood that he was bluffing was fairly high.  Still, Ferrari is essentially playing the board.  If Christian has anything better than 4 high, he has Ferrari beat.  So Ferrari mucks his cards face up and says* “If I had anything I’d have called you, but I missed my straight.” This is a questionable move, but Ferrari can build his table image however he likes.  More importantly, Pauly immmediately pointed out that Ferrari actually had a straight because the “blank” on the turn was, in fact, a 5.  Cards speak, but not if you don’t call the bet.  Scoop ‘em up, Christian.

Double kudos to Ferrari.  First, for willingly relaying the story.  Second, for not going on tilt for the rest of the night.

Now let us all join in a round of riotous laughter.

*Not a verbatim quote.