Thorel Busts Watson to Take Chip Lead
Level 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Mike Watson moved all in from middle position for 142,000 and Ladva Ottomar called in late position. Jean-Noel Thorel then three-bet to 260,000 from the small blind and Ottomar called.
The flop came 7♠3♥9♠ and Thorel continued for 500,000. Ottomar folded and Thorel scooped the side pot before he and Watson revealed their cards. Watson had K♥Q♠ and Thorel had J♥J♠.
The turn was the 3♣ and river the 6♥. Watson didn't improve and Thorel held with his pocket jacks to win the pot, sending Watson to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,550,000
526,000
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526,000 |
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600,000
194,000
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194,000 |
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Busted | |
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