Will Finds a Way
The large crane on which is attached an ESPN camera was just now doing its majestic sweep of the room, capturing those establishing shots that often open a new show or segment. As the break was concluding, the camera eased its way over to Mitchell's table, and he took the opportunity to hold up a hand-made sign bearing an earnestly-penned plea:
"HOMELESS PLEASE FOLD."
Just after play resumed, Mitchell opened with a raise to 950 from the hijack seat. The player in the cutoff called, the others folded, and the flop came
. Mitchell checked, his opponent bet 1,500, and Mitchell instantly called. Both checked the 
turn. The river brought the
. Mitchell quickly announced a bet of 3,000. His opponent, probably more influenced by the cards than Mitchell's sign, let it go.Mitchell is at 44,000.