Yamada Doubles Through Smith
Level 6
: 300/600, 600 ante
The under-the-gun player opened to 1,500, Derrick Yamada called on the direct left, and Nicholas Smith three-bet to 4,300 from the hijack.
The original raiser folded, then Yamada jammed for 25,000. Smith made the call.
Derrick Yamada: 
Nicholas Smith: 
Board: 
Yamada's pocket kings held up, and he's up to 55,000 after the big pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
55,000 | 55,000 |
|
26,000 | 8,000 |
on the board, Tai Reyes Purpero bet 3,100 from under the gun. His opponent on the button called.
turn, enough to make his opponent commit the last 11,400 of his stack if he decided to call. After a few moments, the button player decided on a fold.
flop. Huynh checked again on the 
, action checked to the player on the button. That player bet 2,000, Dantram Huynh called in the big blind, and Matt Paten check-raised all-in to 14,700 from under the gun.
and river 
brought no help, however, and Paten improved to 35,000.