Hands #44-48: Straight for Smith
Hand #44: Ryan Riess raised to 55,000 and John Smith three-bet to 125,000, which Riess called. On the 
flop, both players checked. The fell on the turn and Smith bet 135,000 to take down the pot.
Hand #45: Smith raised to 55,000 and Riess folded.
Hand #46: Riess made it 55,000 to go and Smith called. On the 
flop, Smith bet 80,000 and Riess called. The 
turn saw Smith bet 85,000 and Riess called once again before facing a third bet worth 225,000 by Smith on the 
river. "John, John, John," Riess said and took half a minute before tossing in the calling chips. Smith showed 
for a straight and won a decent pot.
Hand #47: Smith raised to 55,000 and Riess called. On the 
flop, Riess checked and folded to a bet worth 75,000.
Hand #48: Riess made it 55,000 and Smith called. The duo checked the 
flop and the turn paired the board. Smith checked, Riess bet 40,000 and Smith check-raised to 130,000. Riess called before the 
river was checked through. Smith flashed 
for a bluff and Riess won the pot with 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,230,000
580,000
|
580,000 |
|
970,000
-580,000
|
-580,000 |
|
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