Mike Watson Eliminated in 16th Place ($105,370)
Level 19
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Mike Watson raised to 480,000 under the gun, leaving himself with just 5,000 behind, and Tom Fuchs called on the button.
The flop came Q♦7♠9♦ and Watson flicked in his last chip to put himself at risk. Fuchs made the call.
Mike Watson: A♦K♣
Tom Fuchs: 5♣5♦
Fuch's pair of fives were in the lead but Watson picked up additional outs on the 8♦ turn with the nut flush draw.
The 7♥ rolled off on the river, and Watson's tournament run came to an end.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Tom Fuchs |
6,145,000
685,000
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685,000 |
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Mike Watson | Busted | |
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