It felt unreal. Two deep runs in a row on the World Poker Tour and both in her home province of Quebec. She now had the chance for her second final table in a row.
Ema Zajmovic tried to remain calm and focus as the field narrowed to 16 players left in the partypoker WPT Playground C$3,500 Main Event. Only three years ago, the public relations professional-turned-part-time rounder only dreamed of playing an event on the tour.
With temperatures below freezing outside, Zajmovic was cool under pressure with a legitimate shot at the title.