Lee Watkinson Eliminated in 21st Place ($12,623)
Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Anders Taylor opened to 16,000 from middle position, and Lee Watkinson three-bet to 52,000. He only had 76,000 to start the hand, and Taylor put him all in with a chance at the knockout.
Showdown
Taylor:
Watkinson:
The flop brought the nuts for Taylor, starting right off with an eight-high straight. Watkinson had made his low, but Taylor was getting greedy, calling for a "three!" to counterfeit his opponent. The turn was not much change, but it did give Watkinson a few scoop outs to work with. The river was a disaster, though, and Taylor's wish was thusly granted. Watkinson's hand was invalid after the last card, and he has been sent off in 21st place.