Watson Takes Lead
Level 24
: 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Mike "SirWatts" Watson opened to 184,000 in the small blind and Talal "raidalot" Shakerchi called.
The flop was 
and Shakerchi check-raised a 116,400 bet up to 445,424. Watson called.
Shakerchi bet 677,789 on the 
turn and Watson called.
On the 
river, Shakerchi bet 948,393 and Watson called again.
Shakerchi showed 
for busted draws and Watson took the pot with 
to become the chip leader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
10,698,756
4,382,930
|
4,382,930 |
|
||
|
6,551,244
-4,382,930
|
-4,382,930 |