| Level 8: | 600/1,200 (1,200) |
| Entries: | 29/61 |
| Prizes: | £50,000 GTD |
The flop was 2♠2♣3♥. With roughly 12,000 in the middle, Chenyi Lyu (Big Blind) checked it over to Alexandros Gkampranis, who bet 4,000. Gary Smith (Button) made the call before Lyu completed a check-raise move to 17,000. Gkampranis folded before Smith made the call.
Pedal to the metal from Lyu on the 9♣ turn, as he moved all in for 46,500. Smith immediately requested the count, then asked the dealer to spread the pot. After some consideration, Smith made the call.
Chenyi Lyu: 6♠3♠
Gary Smith: 8♠8♦
Smith was correct, and the J♣ river ensured he was awarded. Lyu was eliminated, but he still has about an hour to re-enter, if that is what his heart desires. Meanwhile, Smith is one of the biggest stacks.
Gary Smith: 160,000
Chenyi Lyu: 0
