Smith Rallies to Take Lead
Level 23
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 0 ante
In just a couple hands, John Smith went from being on the brink of elimination to gaining a 2:1 chip lead over his opponent, Young Ko.
Ko raised on the button to 46,000 and Smith three-bet all-in for about 130,000. Ko quickly called to put Smith at risk.
John Smith: 10♦10♥ 
Young Ko: J♣8♣
The board ran out 9♠8♠7♣Q♠2♣ to earn Smith the double up.
A few hands later, action picked up on the river on a board of Q♥7♣2♥Q♣4♦ . Smith check-raised to 125,000 over Ko's bet of 30,000 and Ko eventually put in the call. Smith turned over A♠Q♠ to take down the pot and reclaim a 2:1 chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
400,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
200,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |