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The Greek guy in seat three resembles former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton after the 1990 World Cup Semi Final - chubby, sweaty and with the haunted look of defeat in his eyes. Greek Peter Shilton thinks I am from Denmark, as only a 'Denmarker' would play in the fashion I am playing. Greek Peter Shilton is buying another rack of $5 chips. I am pleased about this as he is providing much of my daily wages. Greek Peter Shilton is not a very good poker player. The 15/30 at The Oaks is not too different to the 6/12 game. The players are a bit better. They think they are a lot better. And you get half price food. It's possible for a good player to make a lot more money at this game as they rake is a lot smaller proportion of the pot, so the house makes less of a percentage from each hand, taking less out of the game. Today I have been playing for a few hours and running very well. I have a large stack of chips in front of me. Greek Peter Shilton open limps from middle position...