WPT $25,000 Championship - Bellagio
WPT Championship Main Event
Day: 6
Hand #20
Mike Wattel Eliminated in 6th Place ($309,405)
The flop comes , and Morrison retains his lead. The turn card is the , and Wattel picks up an open-ended straight draw, needing a seven, nine, or a queen to survive.
The river card is the , and Mike Wattel is eliminated in sixth place, earning $309,405.
Mike Wattel and Kirk Morrison: Battle of the Railbirds
"Queen. Ten. Eight!" one of Wattel's railbirds screamed as he tabled .
"King. King. Jack!" one of Morrison's friends yelled as he showed .
"Diamonds are forever!" joked another, which got a chuckle from the audience.
When Wattel eventually busted out, he got a huge ovation from the crowd.
Hands #22-23
Hand #23 - There is a dead button in seat 4, Laliberte raises to 500,000, and Phan calls from the big blind. The flop comes , Phan bets 800,000, and Laliberte immediately says, "all in." Phan thinks for a minute before folding, and Laliberte takes the pot, showing one card -- the .
Hand #24 - The Last Hand at This Blind Level
Players Are on a 10 Minute Break; End of Level and a Race Off
First Level Recap
Shuffle Up & Deal
Level: 27
Blinds: 100,000/200,000
Ante: 20,000