Smith Kicks into Gear

The preflop action is a bit murky as we joined the hand late. What we could see was that there were 2,875 chips in the side pot, and about 1,500 in the main pot before the flop, and three players were involved in the hand. Troy Weber was all in for his last 925 to create the sidepot. Gavin Smith was the aggressor; he and Ryan Welch were heads-up in the betting for the remainder of the hand.

When the chips were sorted, the dealer ran the flop: {4-Spades}

. Gavin kept the heat on, continuing out with a bet of 3,500. Welch thought for a moment or two before making the call.

Fourth street was the {Q-Hearts}

, and Smith slowed down now with a check. Welch checked behind.

The river brought the {5-Diamonds}

. Smith took this as his cue, and he slipped out a bet of 6,000. Welch sighed and made the crying call. Gavin turned over {A-Spades}

, and it was the winner as neither of his opponents showed anything better. The all-in player flashed {A-Diamonds}

as he stood up and made his exit.

With that win, Gavin Smith has righted the ship. Down to his last few thousand early, he has gotten on the right track. In the last few minutes, he has battled his way back up to 34,000.

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2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Tunica

2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Tunica

Smith Kicks into Gear