Smith Takes the First Two
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
The players briefly looked at the numbers for a potential deal before beginning heads-up play, but they were unable to reach an agreement.
They then checked to the turn on a board of Q♥7♦J♦A♣ where Phong Nguyen bet 200,000 from the button. Kyle Smith called, and they checked down the 6♥ river. Smith showed K♦3♥ for king-high, and Nguyen mucked.
Smith then raised to 200,000 on the button and Nguyen called.
Smith bet 150,000 on the J♥7♣2♣ flop, and Nguyen called. Smith then bet 400,000 on the 10♥ turn, and Nguyen folded.