Smith Over 400,000
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Action folded around to the cutoff and he opened to 15,000. Alex Smith called on the button and both players in the blinds called behind, taking action four ways to a flop of 
. Action checked around to Smith and he bet 28,000. The small blind called and the other two players folded.
The turn came 
and the small blind checked again. Smith bet enough to put the player all in for his last 40,000 or so and the player made the call.
All-In Player: 
Alex Smith: 
Smith's top pair was out in front and in need of fading hearts and an ace to earn the knockout. He would do just that as the river fell 
and the pot was sent his way, bringing him to 404,000 midway through the final level of the night.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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404,000
319,000
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319,000 |
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