French Invasion

On a

flop, Frenchman Nicolas Levi called a bet of 3,000 from a fellow countryman, but before we had a chance to reach a turn, Levi's opponent began to show his cards thinking the hand was over. At the last second, he realized the error of his ways, but the {8-Clubs}

was revealed to the table nonetheless.

The inevitable roar of "Floor!!!" was called by numerous players, and in trundled tournament director Charlie Cerese, ready to roll up his sleeve and showcase the long arm of the law. "The hand will continue," commanded Cerese, "but when completed, you will be given a time penalty."

"Can I translate that to him, please?" requested Levi, to which Cerese agreed. As they spoke in their native tongue, I resisted the urge to exclaim "Collusion!" and the hand continued where it had left off.

And so, with the ruling made, the dealer dealt out a {3-Spades}

turn which led to a bet of 2,500, which Levi flat-called. On the {5-Clubs}

river, and with his {8-Clubs}

still showing, the Frenchman checked, before folding to a bet of 6,000 from Levi.

As a result, Levi now has around 18,000 in chips and his opponent will start the next level from the sidelines.