Dutch Civil War
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Heads up for national pride, the two men watched the dealer run a flop of
. The betting action isn't completely clear, but Van Der Burg either led out or check-raised to 3,000 before Schmerda popped it back to 10,000 straight. The move sent Van Der Burg deep into the tank, as he alternately looked like he might fold, call, or even raise.He said a few words across the table in Dutch, and a short conversation ensued. After letting it slide for a moment, the American dealer finally reminded them that it was English only during a hand.
"Yeah, that's right," said Van Der Burg. "Sorry, I couldn't translate it." He eventually let his hand go with a reluctant frown, sending the pot over to Schmerda. Both men are about even, and both are still hovering near their starting stacks of 30,000.
, and Manole checked from the big blind. Mattern continued out with a bet of 1,375, and Kainov quickly matched it. Manole ducked out of the way, and the two remaining players saw the turn bring the 
paired the board and drew a check from Mattern. Acting quickly again, Kainov held a yellow T5,000 chip in his hand and nodded, flicking it into the pot. Mattern quickly folded, and Kainov showed his 
for the miss. It's only a miss if you fold though, and Kainov's bet has earned him the pot.
turn and 
river. "Board," confessed Brown, turning over 
board, over 20,000 already in the pot.
board; we arrived just in time to see Daniel Drescher bet 10,000 from the button and Rolf Slotboom in the big blind disappear into the tank. When he came out again, he folded, leaving himself on 16,000. Drescher is up to 45,000 and rather pleased with himself.
river and Visser counted out some chips, but opted to check. Brolin now bet 6,000, and after a few minutes' intense thought, Visser passed.
