Anton Cracks Smith's Kings
Level 7
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Alex Anton began the action with an open to 12,000 from early position. Dan Smith countered with a three-bet to 40,000 from the small blind.
Anton made the call and sent them to a flop of Q♣4♠9♠. Smith continued for 38,000, and Anton stayed in the hand with a call.
The 10♣ saw fireworks as Smith shipped it for approximately 130,000. Anton quickly called to put Smith at risk.
Dan Smith: K♠K♦
Alex Anton: K♥J♠
The turn was a disaster for Smith as his pocket kings fell victim to a dominated hand as Anton improved to a straight.
Smith was left with the hope of a chop, but the 9♦ river was not what he needed as he was eliminated.