Smolka Turns an Ace to End Cvetkovic's Run
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
There was an open from middle position to 50,000 and Andrija Cvetkovic three-bet from the cutoff to 130,000 before Dawid Smolka four-bet the button to 260,000 .The hijack folded and Cvetkovic shoved for around 600,000. After a few seconds, Smolka called.
Andrija Cvetkovic: K♦K♥ 
Dawid Smolka: A♦Q♠
Cvetkovic was miles ahead with his Cowboys and remained in the lead after the 4♣6♠2♠ flop. However, the A♥ turn put Cvetkovic one card away from elimination as Smolka paired his ace to take the lead.
Smolka improved further when the Q♥ landed on the river, giving him two pair and send Cvetkovic to the rail in the penultimate level of Day 3.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,400,000
700,000
|
700,000 |
|
Busted |