Gavin Smith Hits Straight on the River

A player bet 1500 from late position and Gavin Smith called from the big blind. The flop came {J-Diamonds}

and both players checked. The turn came {5-Spades}

, Smith bet 1800, his opponent pushed all-in for 2700 more and Smith called. The river came {2-Diamonds}

. Smith showed {A-Hearts}

for a straight to win the pot. His opponent showed pocket jacks before he threw them into the muck.

2007 World Series of Poker