Watson Stays Alive
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Mike Watson got his final 50,000 into the middle with Jean-Noel Thorel making the call to put him at risk.
Mike Watson: A♣Q♦ 
Jean-Noel Thorel: A♥K♠
Thorel had Watson dominated until the flop of Q♥7♣5♦ moved Watson into the lead with a pair of queens. The rest of the board ran out 5♣Q♣ and Watson secured his double-up with a full house, queens full of fives.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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170,000 | |
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105,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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