Smith Hits a Straight
Level 10
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
Frederik Farrington raised to 2,000 from the hijack seat and Elliot Smith called from the big blind. The players went heads-up to a flop of and both checked.
The turn was the and Smith led out for 5,000, getting a call from Farrington. The river was the and Smith pushed all in for his remaining 23,000. Farrington barely paused before calling. Smith flipped up for a rivered straight, grinning. Farrington shook his head, paying out the double-up while showing his .
"You had to call with jack-six?" Farrington said lightheartedly, referring to the preflop action.
"I just wanted to get you," Smith joked.
Farrington was left with a very short stack, pushed it all in the next hand, and won a double-up with over an opponent's .
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Elliot Smith |
70,000
6,500
|
6,500 |
Frederik Farrington |
15,000
-6,300
|
-6,300 |