06-14-2009 17:52 UTC-12

Chan vs. Smith: Chan Taking Control

[user66118]

Johnny Chan came in with a raise to 16,000, and Justin Smith made the call.

The flop came {J-Hearts}

{J-Hearts}

{6-Clubs}

{Q-Clubs}

, and Smith checked. Chan put out 21,000, and his opponent called.

Both players checked when the {9-Spades}

{9-Spades}

hit fourth street. On fifth, the {3-Spades}

{3-Spades}

looked like a rag. Smith grabbed the betting lead, firing out 56,000. Chan weighed his options before making the call. He turned over {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{J-Clubs}

, and Smith could only nod and send his cards into the muck.

Chan - 645,000
Smith - 315,000

Tags: Boosted J Johnny Chan Justin Smith