button in SafariWhat Does the Clock Say?
Alex Keating and Doug Polk had a difficult time getting started in their match, as the dealer's operation of the clock was an issue for several consecutive hands.
Keating was upset that the countdown for his 30 seconds of action indicated he was into a time bank, when he was certain he acted in time.
After a round and round with the dealer and Polk, who thought he acted in time as well, another hand was dealt. After it was played, Keating again complained, asking the floor to change the clock from a count-up to a rundown.
"We're gonna be ok," Polk said, with a smile to calm Keating. "We can do this. I believe in you."
Following the switch, Polk then had a problem with the clock showing 30 seconds to act instead of 20, not realizing the clock was 20 seconds preflop and 30 seconds post flop.
Vinny Lingham, who is sitting at the same table and playing against Alex Foxen, chimed in, "You guys are the only ones here arguing the clock."
"It's like a bad sitcom, " Polk said.
After the dust settled, Keating bet 6,000 chips on a flop of 2♦4♣5♠. Polk called.
Keating fired 6,000 on the A♠ turn and Polk again called.
The 4♦ on the river brought an 8,000-chip bet from Keating. Polk raised, Keating folded.
Polk flashed a 3♦.