Koon Doubles Through Smith to Assume Chip Lead

Level 14
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Dan Smith opened to 80,000 from middle position and action folded to Jason Koon in the big blind, who three-bet to 450,000. Smith shoved and Koon called off for 2.85 million.
Dan Smith:
Jason Koon:
A chop seemed all but certain, but flop gave Koon a backdoor flush draw.
The turn improved Koon to a front door draw, and the
river completed Koon's flush �� vaulting him to 5.7 million in chips for the current chip lead
Player | Chips | Progress |
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5,700,000
3,295,000
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3,295,000 |
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200,000
-2,800,000
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-2,800,000 |
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