Nick Palma Doubles Through Elliot Smith

From the hijack, Elliot Smith (pictured left) raises to 1,100 before Nick Palma (pictured right) three-bets next to act to 3,500. Once the action returns to Smith, he makes it 21,100 to go before Palma moves all in for 22,100 total and Smith calls.

Smith:
Palma:

In a classic race for Palma’s tournament life, the flop gave him a stronger hold on the hand.

The turn of the , and the river of the ensures Palma of a double.

Nick Palma – 45,200
Elliot Smith – 66,000