Smith Needs to Get Lucky
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Jason Taus opened the pot to 42,000 in early position, and Michael Smith three-bet to 146,000 in the next seat over. Action came around to David Newcomer, and he moved all in for an additional 270,000 on top. That was enough to quickly fold Taus out of the way, but Smith would tank for several minutes as he struggled with the decision.
Finally, he quietly said, "I guess I need to get lucky," and moved his chips into the pot, the two men having virtually even stacks. Smith was right:
Showdown
Smith: 
Newcomer: 
"There's just too much in there," Smith lamented as he was presented with the bad news.
Not to worry, as he had already guaranteed himself help with that dramatic foreshadowing before showdown. The 
appeared right on the flop, drawing a big, "Oooooh!" from the already sizable rail. The board ran out 
, and that gives Smith the winning full house.
When the chips were counted down, it was Smith who had been all in for 379,000 total. That leaves Newcomer with just 33,000 in funny money to play with.
He doubled up three hands later to get himself back close to 100,000, still very much in the danger zone.