Joris Ruijs Bests John Smith
Level 7
: 400/800, 100 ante
Purple Heart-recipient John Smith, runner-up in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Heads-up for $208,154 earlier this series, raised from middle position and Joris Ruijs called on the button.
The flop was 
and Smith bet 4,500, which Ruijs called. The turn brought the 
and Smith fired a second barrel of 7,500, which Ruijs called again.
On the 
river, Smith checked, and Ruijs bet 22,500. Smith counted out the calling chips, held them in his hand for around 10 seconds, then slid in the call. Ruijs immediately showed 
for a flush. Smith showed 
and mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
210,000
210,000
|
210,000 |
|
120,000
120,000
|
120,000 |