Mike Watson Eliminated in 3rd Place (€171,200)
Level 23
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Mike Watson got his final 1,000,000 or so chips in against Markkos Ladev.
Mike Watson: K♥9♥ 
Markkos Ladev: A♠5♠
Both players paired on the K♦A♥J♠ flop, with Ladev's ace remaining in front. The Q♠ turn gave him a flush draw as well, and it came in on the 9♠ river to give him the checkmark.
Former chipleader Watson departed in third place, leaving laden and Byron Kaverman to battle it out heads up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,690,000
975,000
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975,000 |
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1,910,000 | |
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Busted | |
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