Smith Chokes on Rice
Level 10
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
We noticed Jason Smith was standing on the rail as players came back from break. Sure enough, a quick check with his former table revealed that he had been eliminated in Level 9.
According to Justin Rice, who did the deed, it happened when an under-the-gun player opened for 1,800 and another player called. Rice then three-bet to 7,200 from the button, Smith four-bet jammed for right around 25,000 from the big blind, and action folded back to Rice, who made the call.
Rice: 
Smith: 
Smith was in dire straits, and while he paired his jack on the 
flop, Rice also paired his ace. A 
on the turn was no help to Smith, and neither was the river. Smith was eliminated from the tournament while Rice chipped up to 75K.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
75,000
44,500
|
44,500 |
|
Busted |