Eastgate Gets Some Much Needed Chips
We arrived at the table to see that Peter Eastgate and Blair Rodman were involved in a three way pot. There was about 8,000 in the middle when we got there, and the dealer had just fanned out a flop of 
. Eastgate checked to Rodman, who fired out 4,500. Both Eastgate and their other opponent made the call, and the turn brought the 
. All three players checked, and the same occurred when the 
hit the river.
Eastgate opened up 
for top pair, and that caused his two opponents to muck their cards. After collecting that pot, Eastgate is back up to 50,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
50,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
flop, Jaka's oppenent checked and Jaka bet 3,800. A call would see a 
river, with Jaka's opponent again checking. This time Jaka bet 20,000 and with a fold from his opponent, Jaka raked in the nice little pot.
and Eric Baldwin was heads up in middle position against an unknown opponent in the small blind. The small blind was first to act and he patted the felt for a check. Baldwin on the other hand bet, and made it 3,400. The small blind then raised and made it 7,500. Baldwin sat completely still and thought for a good 30 seconds before making the call.
on the turn saw the little blind tank for a little bit then check. Action then moved to the again motionless Baldwin and after another 30 seconds or so he grabbed a handful of chips and neatly placed a bet of 11,000. A minute or two went by of the small blind thinking before he eventually threw his cards away.
Eastgate's opponent led for 4,300, Eastgate raised to 11,100, and the player called.
completed the board, giving Eastgate a full house for kicks and giggles, and the