Minieri Soul-Reads Barbosa

On a flop of {10-Spades}

the small blind checked, Joao Barbosa bet 4,500, Dario Minieri called and the small blind folded. When the {5-Clubs}

came on the turn Barbosa bet again, 13,000 this time, and Minieri made the call. The river was the {Q-Clubs}

and Barbosa fired a 27,000 third bullet, giving Minieri pause.

Minieri started talking through the hand as his masseuse continued to rub his shoulders.

"You have 5-6...no, K-5...a flush draw? But you bet the turn. Will you show if I fold?"

"If you show your hand, maybe I show mine," replied Barbosa to giggles around the table.

After a good five minutes of dwelling, Minieri called.

"Good call," said Barbosa, showing {4-Spades}