2009 World Series of Poker

Event 57 - $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold'em
Day: 1d
Event Info

2009 World Series of Poker

Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
6,494
Players Left
9
Next Payout
Place 9
$1,263,602
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
30,000

H-U-G-E Pot For Smith

This hand occurred before the dinner break.

Paul Darden raised to 800 from under the gun and got two callers; one in middle position and one on the button, Garrett Smith.

The flop came down {Q-Diamonds} {Q-Clubs} {10-Diamonds}. Darden checked, the next player bet 3,000, and then Smith raised to 8,000. Darden called before the player in the middle reraised all in for 10,875. Smith called and Darden called, building a plump pot.

The turn brought the {3-Clubs} and Darden moved all in for 45,825 total. Smith made the call for his last 44,750.

Showdown:
Darden: {K-?} {Q-?}
Unknown player: {A-?} {Q-?}
Smith: {10-?} {10-?}

Smith had flopped a full house and was set up to win a massive pot if his opponents didn't improve on the river. The river was dealt the {6-Spades} and Smith's hand held strong. He is now up to 125,000 chips.

The middle-position player was all in and eliminated on the hand, while Darden was left with just 2,000 chips.

Tags: Garrett SmithPaul Darden