Ernest Smith raised to 2,500 from middle position, and was called by Steven Williams in the hijack and Kurt Jewell in the big blind.
Jewell checked the 
flop to Smith, who bet 4,000. Williams raised to 10,000, and Jewell called. Smith then three-bet shoved for 57,000 total, and Williams called off his last 26,100 total. Jewell thought for a few moments, then called as well.
Steven Williams: 
Ernest Smith: 
Kurt Jewell: 
Williams flopped the nut straight with a gutshot straight-flush draw, while Smith held bottom set. Jewell, who flopped an open-ended straight draw as well as a gutshot straight-flush draw of his own, was just hoping to make a smaller straight or flush to scoop the side pot after seeing Williams had both of his draws dominated, aside from a one-outer straight flush draw.
The 
turn and 
river bricked off for everyone, and Williams tripled up, while Smith took the side pot to make a small profit on the hand, and Jewell was left short, and busted a few hands later.
"I just wanted a nine!" Smith said. Williams smirked, then said, "Nine of diamonds, that's the only one I'll give ya!"
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
85,000
53,000
|
53,000 |
|
62,000
26,400
|
26,400 |
|
Busted |
board, and Whittinghill said, "About time I held up!" before bringing in the pot.
board on the felt, Brett Apter had bet 13,500 from the big blind, and Steven Williams had raised to 27,100. Apter tanked for a minute, then jammed, putting Williams at risk for his last 46,500.
flop, and Michael Esquivel responded with a raise to 20,000 on the button.
runout to score the knockout.
fell on the turn, and Stammen led out for 7,000. Ziskin called.
