Arieh Wins Big One, Smith Falls, Clements Out
Pot-Limit Omaha
Josh Arieh opened with a raise from early position to 12,000, then Scott Clements reraised all in with the 39,000 he had left. Justin Smith called the reraise from the button, Matt Glantz called from the big blind, and Arieh called as well.
The flop came 
. It checked to Smith who bet the pot -- 159,000 -- and Glantz folded. Arieh tanked for some time, then made the call.
The turn brought the 
and an all-in shove from Arieh for 151,500. Smith called, and the three players showed their cards.
Arieh: 
-- top two pair
Clements: 
-- gutshot to a small straight
Smith: 
-- wrap draw to bigger straight
No one had the club flush draw, but Arieh still had to dodge a number of cards for his hand to remain good. The river brought the 
. "Yes!" said Arieh at the sight of the safe eight. He scooped the big pot, pushing up to 780,000, while Smith fell to 113,000 and Clements was eliminated.