Smith Takes Early Lead Over Destefano in Big Three-Bet Pot
Level 13
: 1,000/2,500, 0 ante
John Smith and Dylan Destefano got tangled in a big pot in the first level of second-day action.
Smith opened to 7,000 and was met with a three-bet from Destefano to 28,000. Smith called and they were off to a flop.
The flop came 
. Destefano continued with another bet of 28,000. Smith called.
The 
arrived on the turn and Destefano put 80,000 chips out in front of him. Smith called once more.
With the 
on the river, Destefano slowed down and checked. Smith quickly checked and flipped over 
to scoop the pot and take an early lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
740,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
|
460,000
-140,000
|
-140,000 |