Hometown Hero Smith Makes Hero Call To Surge Up Leaderboard
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Chris Smith from San Diego opened to 6,500 from under the gun and Austin Yoo to his left three-bet up to 17,000.
The action folded back to Smith and he called to see the 
spread. Smith check-called 11,000 and the turn brought the 
. Smith check-called again, this time 36,000 from Yoo, and the river brought the 
.
Smith checked a third time and Yoo shoved for 147,000. Smith went deep into the tank, with the bet representing most of his remaining stack. After about two minutes, he called.
Yoo turned over 
a pair of tens with the ace of diamonds, blocking the nut flush. Smith rolled over 
for just the seven-high flush, but it was good to scoop a massive pot as Yoo busted.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
458,000 | 218,000 |
|
Busted |