Smirnov Can't Best Hansen
Level 7
: 3,000/6,000, 0 ante
From the small blind, Gus Hansen raised to 16,500 and Mikhail Smirnov called from the big blind. The flop came down and Hansen bet 22,000. Smirnov made the call.
The turn was the and Hansen checked. Smirnov bet 44,500 and Hansen made the call.
The river completed the board with the and Hansen checked. Smirnov checked behind.
Hansen showed the for kings and nines with the six kicker on board. Smirnov couldn't produce better and mucked his hand, allowing Hansen to pick up the pot.