Smirnov Stands Strong
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We picked up the action after the 
flop as Dan Smith was leading out with 65,000 into a six-figure pot. Smirnov took some time to deliberate before stacking the call out into the pot, and the 
turned on fourth street. Smith barreled ahead with another 168,000, and this time, Smirnov's call came almost instantly.
The 
paired the board on the river, and Smith checked after about 20 seconds. Smirnov checked it back, and Smith did not want to show. The Russian rolled over his 
, and Smith couldn't beat it. He shook his head and mucked, and the pot goes to Smirnov.
The two men are essentially even once again; if anything, it's Smirnov with a small chip edge.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,100,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
|
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|
1,100,000
140,000
|
140,000 |