Paired Up

As the tables begin to break in the far reaches of the room, a number of interesting table pairings are being generated. Table 10 has been Gavin Smith's home all day, but now he will have to contend with Allen Kessler, who has been inserted at the table, two seats to Gavin's right.

Table 5 used to belong to Jordan Morgan. Now though, Bill Edler has been seated to Morgan's right, and the two pros are sharing casual conversation even as they play through hands.

Nothing is new at Table 4, but it may be the best pairing in the room. Sabyl Landrum and Kathy Liebert have been carrying the conversation over there since the start of play today. Topics have ranged from The Amazing Race to The Simpsons, and from Allen Iverson to Allen Kessler. Their table is easily the most talkative and light-hearted table in the room, playing well to the chatty styles of those two ladies.