Watson Dodges the River to Double
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Mike Watson raised to 115,000 from early position and was called by Mikita Badziakouski in the big blind.
The flop came 
and Watson continued for 200,000. Badziakouski check-called to see the 
on the turn.
Badziakouski checked again and Watson bet another 500,000. Badziakouski paused for a moment before announcing he was all in, and Watson shrugged and called off his last 1,485,000.
Badziakouski showed 
for straight and flush draws, while Watson had 
for top pair. The 
on the river was safe for Watson and he earned the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,500,000
1,800,000
|
1,800,000 |
|
||
|
850,000
-1,850,000
|
-1,850,000 |