Rodriguez Slows Down the Beat
On the hand before the blinds increased, a 700 raise by Frank Sill was called by Carlos Rodrigues on his left and Ricardo Alvarado on the big blind. A 
flop landed on the felt and Sill continued for 1,000.
Rodrigues bumped it up to 2,500, Alvarado folded and Sill quickly put in enough chips for a call. The dealer burned and turned a 
. Sill tapped this time to Rodriguez who fired in another 2,500.
A check-call from Sill brought the 
river and Sill checked his option one more. Rodriguez smiled, put his arm out, and began to check the pulse of his opponent.
He checked behind, tabling 
for two pair and Sill mucked 
face-up, shipping the pot to Rodriguez.
"His pulse was like a baby, I had to check," said a laughing Rodriguez while stacking his chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
79,000 | 29,000 |
|
43,000 | -7,000 |