Watson Hits Royal Flush to Double & Take Chip Lead
Level 21
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Mike Watson limped in from the small blind and Tom Vogelsang checked his option from the big blind.
Watson bet 100,000 on the flop of 
and Vogelsang raised to 400,000. Watson re-raised to 800,000 and Vogelsang four-bet jammed with Watson covered. Watson called off.
Mike Watson: 
Tom Vogelsang: 
Vogelsang was slightly ahead with two pair while Watson had flush and straight draws. The 
on the turn gave him the flush and the 
on the river gave him a Royal Flush he didn't need to double up and stay alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,100,000
1,300,000
|
1,300,000 |
|
||
|
4,000,000
-2,200,000
|
-2,200,000 |