Smith Channels Westerman's Energy For a Miracle Double
Level 16
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Sam Smith moved all in for 130,000 from the cutoff and Bill Shalhoob put him at risk in early position.
Sam Smith: K♦K♥ 
Bill Shalhoob: A♦A♠
Smith showed two kings, but Shalhoob had woken up with aces and was poised for the knockout. Smith leaned into table neighbor Wilfred Westerman heading to the flop, which came 7♣J♦K♣ to give him a set and the lead. The board ran out 4♠2♠ and Smith doubled up.
"I figured he hits them all the time, so I can get some of that luck," Smith said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
440,000
6,000
|
6,000 |
|
260,000
131,000
|
131,000 |