Thorel Doubles Through Watson
Level 17
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Action folded to Mike Watson in the small blind, who moved all in for around 740,000.
Jean-Noel Thorel was in the big blind and was covered by Watson. He asked for a count and made the call.
Jean-Noel Thorel: A♦5♦ 
Mike Watson: 5♠5♣
Watson was in good shape versus only one overcard, but the A♥3♦8♠ flop put Thorel into the lead with a pair of aces, and he did not relinquish it on the 6♠ turn and 4♦ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
890,000
-5,110,000
|
-5,110,000 |
|
200,000
-785,000
|
-785,000 |
|
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