Smyth Wins First Pot Off O’Dwyer; Bartos Takes the Chip Lead

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On the very first hand of the final table, Daniel Smyth opened the button for 2.5 million with J J and Steve O’Dwyer called with A 6 .

O’Dwyer check-called a bet of 2.5 million by Smith after the 7 6 10 came on the flop. Both players checked the 7 turn and 8 river for Smyth to take down the first final table pot.

Meanwhile, Gergely Bartos snagged the chip lead by default.

Gergely Bartos – 70.1 million
Steve O’Dwyer – 64.2 million
Daniel Smyth – 59.5 million