He may just be playing until he gets on some higher tables. But either way, playing public games people will win quick and leave.

If he has a skill edge in the game, then him leaving before getting a chance to play deep and allowing you get a less skilled player in his seat... sounds beneficial anyways.

Really though, the beauty of playing cash is the freedom. You can rebuy every time you bust, and play as long or as short as you're in the mood. Freedom is just part of the construct of the game.

But you also have the right to be annoyed. I'm usually glad when a pro leaves my game.

I agree with the excuse thing. If he wants to leave the table, he should really just leave silently. Kind of a needle to blame the rake, after playing pots with that same rake before leaving.

He could just as easily be testing a shortstacking strategy that he's cooked up, and seeing how it works. And then it's no longer viable after winning some pots, so he has to leave.

Either way, I don't see why the excuse. Live people always get a "phone call from their wife" right after tripling up. :P

What's the name of this RIO pro?