The Chinese whale relayed through his translator that he would like the gentleman in Seat 4 to double his rebuy¹, another $10k. Worried looks crossed the table among the eight pros, myself included. This was the second time the whale had relayed this message. Two pros came to quick arrangements to give Seat 4 a flag ($5k chip) each securing 25% equity in his action and more importantly the whale’s continued play. The whale would have left for baccarat otherwise. Seat 4 did not want to rebuy —...

The Chinese whale relayed through his translator that he would like the gentleman in Seat 4 to double his rebuy¹, another $10k. Worried looks crossed the table among the eight pros, myself included. This was the second time the whale had relayed this message. Two pros came to quick arrangements to give Seat 4 a flag ($5k chip) each securing 25% equity in his action and more importantly the whale’s continued play. The whale would have left for baccarat otherwise. Seat 4 did not want to rebuy —...