Smith Hits the River to Bust Christensen
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Spike Smith and Scott Christensen saw a flop of [5h86c] when Christensen got in his last 120,000 from the big blind. Smith put him at risk in the hijack.
Scott Christensen: 10♥8♣
Spike Smith: 7♥6♥
Christensen showed top pair, while Smith had a pair and straight draw. The turn was the 2♦, while the 9♠ river gave Smith his straight and sent Christensen to the rail.