We heard a commotion at the table at the edge of the room, and upon arrival, we saw Christian Lusardi with in front of him and the board reading . A frustrated opponent was walking away from the table, his still sitting face-up by his stack. Another short-stacked player was gathering his belongings with in front of him.

"A wise man once said, river very important," an elated Lusardi said.

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