Mike Wattel Holds His Lead
Level 21
: 50,000/100,000, 10,000 ante
Mike Wattel: 
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Chris Ferguson: / 
Chris Ferguson was the bring-in holding the lower-suited eight. Mike Wattel completed, and Ferguson raised. Wattel called. They both hit a deuce on fourth street. Since they both had the same board cards, Ferguson acted first because he was to Wattel's right. He bet, and Wattel called.
On fifth street, Wattel checked his , and Ferguson bet his . Wattel check-raised, and Ferguson folded.
Wattel: / 
Ferguson: / 
Ferguson was the bring-in on this hand, and Wattel completed. Ferguson three-bet, and Wattel called. Wattel bet fourth street when he hit the , and Ferguson called. Wattel bet again on fifth when he paired his nine, and Ferguson folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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3,130,000
430,000
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430,000 |
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1,270,000
-430,000
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-430,000 |
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