Bubble territory

29 players are all hoping to avoid bubble boy duty at Gran Casino Madrid tonight - but two will be disappointed.

Since last we listed the fallen, Joaquin Poveda Ganga, Javier Sanchez Miguel and Steve Warner followed to the rail.

Luis Fernando Garcia Martinez and Vital Villarubia left us at the bubble - and the tension amongst the short stacks is clear.

Those enjoying themselves include Srini Thavarajah (pictured), as the Germany-based player passed the 200,000-chip mark by eliminating one of the above.

His A♠10♠ didn't even have to endure any drama against the 9♠2♦ of his rival, spiking the ten on the flop to end the contest early.

Taking a hit however was the big stack of Casper Engelien, who shipped a 200k pot to a Spanish villain in a typically aggressive blind battle.

The 33J flop had already set off fireworks by the time Engelien shoved with 45 on the turn 6, but his opponent read the move, insta-called with J2 and escaped the wrath of the river to win the monster pot.