Top Pair Gets Dan Smith Paid
Alex Foxen opened to 4,500 from early position. Next to act was Daniel Negreanu, who made the call.
Action folded to Stephen Chidwick in the small blind, and he also made the call. Dan Smith was in the big blind and, after using most of his shot clock, made it 24,000 to go.
Foxen folded before Negreanu made the call, and Chidwick folded as we headed to the flop heads-up.
The dealer spread a flop of [Ac3s9d], and Smith continued for 14,000. Negreanu made the call.
The turn fell the [6d] and action checked through.
When the [Kc] hit the river Smith used a time extension before cutting out a bet of 50,000, leaving himself with just over 20,000 behind.
Negreanu made the call, and Smith turned over the [AsQs] for top pair. Negreanu flashed [Ad7d] before his cards hit the muck.
| Player | Chips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Negreanu | 232,000 |
-60,000  |
| Dan Smith | 221,500 |
96,500  |
