2009 PokerStars.com EPT Vilamoura

Vilamoura Championship Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info

2009 PokerStars.com EPT Vilamoura

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
78
Prize
€404,793
Event Info
Buy-in
€5,000
Prize Pool
€1,561,700
Entries
322
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
5,000

Dutch Civil War

René Schmerda came in with a raise from the cutoff seat, and his fellow-Dutchman, Eric Van Der Burg wanted to play along from the big blind.

Heads up for national pride, the two men watched the dealer run a flop of {8-Diamonds} {6-Hearts} {10-Spades}. The betting action isn't completely clear, but Van Der Burg either led out or check-raised to 3,000 before Schmerda popped it back to 10,000 straight. The move sent Van Der Burg deep into the tank, as he alternately looked like he might fold, call, or even raise.

He said a few words across the table in Dutch, and a short conversation ensued. After letting it slide for a moment, the American dealer finally reminded them that it was English only during a hand.

"Yeah, that's right," said Van Der Burg. "Sorry, I couldn't translate it." He eventually let his hand go with a reluctant frown, sending the pot over to Schmerda. Both men are about even, and both are still hovering near their starting stacks of 30,000.

Tags: Eric Van Der BurgRené Schmerda