One Pair is Good for Smith

Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Chad Smith raised it up to 20,000 in middle position and Warren Sheaves called on his left. The two players went heads-up to a flop of and Smith continued with a bet of 25,000. Sheaves called and the
rolled off on the turn.
With four cards to a straight on the board, both players checked to the on the river. Smith counted out a bet of 53,000 and Sheaves looked him up. Smith flipped over
for an overpair and Sheaves was unable to beat it.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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815,000
200,000
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200,000 |
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125,000
-300,000
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-300,000 |
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