Ep. 103: Antonio Palma Finally Breaks Through After Seven Straight Finals Losses

The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players by John McAllister

Dec 30, 202501:10:36Games & Hobbies

I'm thrilled to welcome Antonio Palma from Portugal to the show today. Antonio has had an incredible run of second-place finishes in recent years, including the Rosenblum, European Mixed Championships, Soloway Knockouts,...

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