04-28-2010 07:46 UTC-12

Emotionally Calm Poker Players?

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The pre-flop action between Patrick Walsh and Adam Taskinsoy played out in a very standard way. Walsh opened with a raise; Taskinsoy moved in for an additional 14,900; and Walsh called. Walsh opened {3-Hearts}

{3-Hearts}

{3-Clubs}

, in bad shape against Taskinsoy's {J-Diamonds}

{J-Diamonds}

{J-Spades}

.

As the board developed things became less standard. For one, Taskinsoy didn't even flinch when a trey hit the flop, {K-Spades}

{K-Spades}

{10-Diamonds}

{3-Diamonds}

. Walsh also seemed about as emotionally level as you could expect. The {2-Hearts}

{2-Hearts}

bricked the turn. With Taskinsoy still in his seat, the dealer peeled the {J-Hearts}

{J-Hearts}

as the river to give Taskinsoy a bigger set.

"Notice how I didn't leave my seat," Taskinsoy said as he collected his pot.

"Notice how I didn't get up and celebrate," replied Walsh. He's down to just 9,000 chips.

Tags: Adam Taskinsoy Patrick Walsh