Smith Continues the Trend

Ryan Welch opened the pot with a preflop raise to 800. Action passed around to Gavin Smith in the small blind, and he made the call. Heads-up, the flop rolled out {7-Hearts}

. Smith checked, and Welch continued out with 1,500 chips. Feeling frisky, Gavin opted to check-raise, making it 4,500 total. Welch moved all in, and Smith quickly called, having his opponent well covered.

Showdown:
Welch: {10-Diamonds}

Smith:

The turn was the {5-Spades}

, Giving Gavin a few more outs. He didn't need them though. The river was disastrous for the all-in Welch, as the {2-Spades}

filled in Smith's straight, earning him the knockout. Welch stood behind his chair for more than a full minute as he stared at the felt and his players card, which was now the only piece of tournament paraphernalia he had remaining.

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