Dan Smith Eliminated in 2nd Place ($351,625) – Zhuang Ruan Wins!

Dan Smith limped the button and Zhuang Ruan checked his option in the big blind.
The flop landed [JsJc2s] and Ruan led out for 125,000 and Smith called before the turn fell the [Qc].
Ruan bet 250,000 and Smith called as the river landed the [Kh].
Ruan announced he was all-in for 2,240,000, and after a few minutes of deliberation, Smith called all-in for 585,000.
Ruan tabled his [Jd8h] for trips, and Smith showed his [AcQd] for two pair before exiting in second place for a $351,625 payday.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Zhuang Ruan | 3,625,000 |
710,000 ![]() |
Dan Smith | Busted |
-710,000 ![]() |
Zhuang Ruan Picks Off Dan Smith
With the board reading [6h7cJh8c], Dan Smith led out for 80,000 and Zhuang Ruan called on the button.
The river fell the [9d] and Smith bet 140,000 and Ruan called.
Smith showed his [Qc3c] for queen-high, while Ruan revealed his [AhJs] to collect the pot.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Zhuang Ruan | 2,915,000 |
1,040,000 ![]() |
Dan Smith | 710,000 |
-1,140,000 ![]() |
Back to Even Between Zhuang Ruan and Dan Smith
On a flop of [9dAc5h], Dan Smith bet 50,000 on the button and Zhuang Ruan check-called as the turn landed the [8s].
Ruan checked and Smith bet out 250,000. Ruan shoved all-in for 1,350,000, and Smith folded.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Zhuang Ruan | 1,875,000 |
905,000 ![]() |
Dan Smith | 1,850,000 |
-805,000 ![]() |
Dan Smith Shoves River
Dan Smith opened with a button raise and Zhuang Ruan called in the big blind to see the [JsTsQs] flop.
Ruan checked, and Smith bet 70,000. Ruan called as the turn landed the [Tc]. Ruan led out for 110,000 and Smith called as the river fell the [9s].
Ruan bet 400,000 only to have Smith move all-in. Ruan quickly folded.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Dan Smith | 2,655,000 |
600,000 ![]() |
Zhuang Ruan | 970,000 |
-575,000 ![]() |
Zhuang Ruan Shoves River
Dan Smith raised to 90,000 on the button and Zhuang Ruan three-bet to 220,000 from the big blind.
Smith called as the flop landed [2c6cKs] and Ruan led out for 100,000. Smith elected to raise to 275,000 and Ruan called.
The [Js] on the turn checked through as the [Qc] fell on the river.
Ruan moved all-in for 515,000 and Smith folded.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Dan Smith | 2,055,000 |
-390,000 ![]() |
Zhuang Ruan | 1,545,000 |
365,000 ![]() |
Top Pair for Dan Smith
With around 400,000 in the middle and the board reading [3h5d9cQh], Dan Smith checked from the big blind and Zhuang Ruan bet 250,00 on the button.
Smith called before both players checked the [8c] on the river.
Smith tabled his [Qd7s] and Ruan mucked.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Dan Smith | 2,445,000 |
405,000 ![]() |
Zhuang Ruan | 1,180,000 |
-380,000 ![]() |
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Dan Smith Edges into the Lead
Zhuang Ruan raised to 90,000 on the button and Dan Smith called from the big blind.
The flop landed [Td7s3d] and Smith check-called a bet of 140,000.
The turn of the [9d] checked through to reveal the [8c] on the river. Smith bet out 300,000 and Ruan folded.
Player | Chips | Change |
---|---|---|
Dan Smith | 2,040,000 |
515,000 ![]() |
Zhuang Ruan | 1,560,000 |
-540,000 ![]() |
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