Konnikova Gets Paid Off
Level 23
: 12,000/24,000, 4,000 ante
Ryan Smith opened to 48,000 from under the gun and was called by Maria Konnikova in the big blind. The flop came 
and Konnikova check-called a continuation bet of 40,000 from Smith.
The turn brought the 
and both players checked to the 
on the river. Konnikova led out for 80,000 and Smith quickly called. Konnikova turned over 
for trip jacks and Smith was unable to best it.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,115,000
495,000
|
495,000 |
|
||
|
252,000
208,000
|
208,000 |