Watson Bricks a Combo Draw
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Mike Watson raised to 135,000 in middle position with A♦10♦ and Joachim Haraldstad defended from the big blind with 7♥5♥. The flop came J♣5♠4♦ and Haraldstad check-called a bet of 90,000 from Watson.
The 2♦ landed on the turn and Haraldstad led out with a bet of 285,000 this time. Watson picked up a combo draw and made the call. The river was the Q♥ which bricked out and both players tapped the table. Haraldstad was able to scoop the pot with a pair of fives.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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7,800,000
545,000
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545,000 |
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3,740,000
-680,000
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-680,000 |
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