Shchemelev Takes Big Lead
Level 29
: 15,000/30,000, 0 ante
Big O
Vladimir Shchemelev limped from the button and Howard Smith checked his option.
The flop fell 
and Smith checked. Shchemelev bet 75,000, Smith check-raised pot to 305,000, and Shchemelev called. The the turn was the 
and Smith check-called 300,000 from Shchemelev. The river was the 
and Smith led for 500,000. Shchemelev called instantly.
Smith showed 
for tens and sixes, but Shchemelev tabled 
for a set of queens to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,780,000 | 860,000 |
|
1,380,000 | -860,000 |