Rodawig Looking for Second Title in Three Years

Chad Holloway

Level 13 : 1,500/3,000, 300 ante

Two years ago, Eric Rodawig won the 2011 World Series of Poker Event #33: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship by defeating Phil Hellmuth in heads-up play. Not only did he deny the great Hellmuth his then 12th bracelet, he also took down his first piece of gold and the accompanying $442,183 prize.

Rodawig is still in contention with a big stack, and so is defending champ Adam Friedman. There's still a lot of play to be had, but one can't help but wonder if a former champ will capture the prestigious title once again.

Here's a look at a recent hand involving Rodawig.

Brian Hastings: / /
Eric Rodawig: / /

Brian Hastings brought it in with the and then made it two bets after Rodawig completed. A call was made and then Rodawig check-called a bet on fourth before both players checked fifth. It was back to check-calling on sixth and seventh before the cards were table.

Hastings:
Rodawig:

Hastings had the low locked up, which meant Rodawig's pair of kings took the high. Chopped pots are no fun, but it gave us the perfect excuse to update you on their chip counts.