Smith Pulls out a Straight Again
Level 34
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Scott Bohlman raised to 800,000 on the button, and both Umesh Babusukumar Dusti Smith called from the blinds.
The flop was A♠J♣2♣ and everyone checked. On the turn 4♠, Babusukumar checked, Smith bet 1,475,000, Bohlman quickly folded, and Babusukumar called.
The river was the 7♣ and Babusukumar opted to lead with a bet of 2,000,000. Without missing a beat, Smith tossed in the call and flipped over 5♣3♥ for a straight. Babusukumar showed A♦9♥ for a pair of aces.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
26,400,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
||
|
16,875,000
4,575,000
|
4,575,000 |
|
||
|
8,925,000
3,175,000
|
3,175,000 |