Hands #209-213: Nguyen Takes Lead
Hand #209: Danny Nguyen opened to 110,000 and got called. The players checked to fourth street, when the board read 
. Jeff Smith check-called 135,000 at that point and he checked the 
river. Nguyen checked it back and Smith won with 
.
Hand #210: Nguyen got a walk.
Hand #211: Nguyen raised to 110,000 and Smith three-bet to 265,000. Nguyen called and the flop came 
, which both players checked. Smith bet 235,000 on the 
turn and Nguyen called. The 
came on the end and Smith bet 400,000. Nguyen announced all in and Smith folded.
Hand #212: Nguyen got a walk.
Hand #213: Nguyen raised to 110,000 and got called. Smith check-called 135,000 on the 
flop and both checked the turn. A 
river resulted in more checking and Nguyen announced two tens. It was no good against Smith's .
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,000,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
2,820,000
-930,000
|
-930,000 |