Michael Smith Eliminated in 17th Place ($1,000)

Connor Richards

Level 18 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

John Ford raised to 95,000 from early position and Michael Smith called in the small blind.

Smith checked on the flop of K♦8♣9♣ and Ford bet to put him all in for just 35,000. Smith called to be at risk.

Michael Smith: A♥10♠ All in
John Ford: A♦K♠

Smith couldn't pull ahead as the board finished out J♣10♦ to mark his elimination in 13th place.