Watson Hits River to Stay Alive
Level 20
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Mike Watson jammed all in from middle position for 390,000 and was looked up by Johannes Straver in the small blind.
Mike Watson: A?K?
Johannes Straver: Q?Q?
Straver's queens remained ahead on the 9?8?6?4? board, but Watson made top pair on the K? river to secure the pot and doubled up to an average stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,080,000
-370,000
|
-370,000 |
|
860,000
350,000
|
350,000 |
|
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