Barbero Gaining Momentum

We joined this hand just in time to see German Bazzano check-raise Jose Ignacio "Nacho" Barbero on a flop of {7-Hearts}

. It was something like 2,500 raised to 8,000, though we couldn't catch the exact amounts before the dealer pulled in the chips.

In any event, we catch up live as the turn brought the {3-Hearts}

. Bazzano, very deliberate in his actions, stacked out 9,600 and slid it across the line. Barbero didn't waste too much time making the call for about one third of his remaining stack.

River: {8-Diamonds}

. After a check from Bazzano, Barbero tanked for about two minutes before checking behind. He waited patiently for a reluctant Bazzano to table his hand. Finally, he watched as an airball {J-Clubs}