Smith Finally Gains Some Traction
Level 14
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Elliot Smith opened to 100,000 in the hijack, Patrick Eskandar defended his big blind and the dealer fanned out 
on the flop. Action checked to Smith, he bet 50,000 and Eskandar swiftly raised to 125,000, Smith called.
An 
hit the felt as a turn card and both players checked to the 
river. Eskandar checked to Smith who pushed in a bet of 415,000 and Eskandar called.
Smith tabled 
for top two pair and Eskandar tapped the table to signify a good hand as he threw his cards into the muck, sending a pot to Smith.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,425,000 | 525,000 |
|
245,000 | -1,555,000 |