Watson Stays Alive
Level 13
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Mike Watson shoved from the button for 50,000 with Morten Klein making the call from the small blind to put him at risk.
Mike Watson: K♠J♠ 
Morten Klein: A♠8♣
Watson needed some help to stay alive. The flop of 5♥J♣7♠ gave Watson top pair, putting him in the lead. The rest of the board ran out 3♥4♥ and and Watson doubled up with a pair of jacks.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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320,000
-50,000
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-50,000 |
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115,000
-5,000
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-5,000 |
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