Taylor Continues to Frustrate Watson
Level 20
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Mike Watson opened to 25,000 from under the gun and Kenan Taylor three-bet to 75,000 from the button. Watson called.
Watson check-called for 90,000 on the 10♣5♦2♦ flop and then the action checked through to showdown following the 9♦ turn and 7♠ river.
Watson had A♦K♠ for ace-high while Taylor had a pair of fives with his 5♣4♣ for the winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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3,300,000
150,000
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150,000 |
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1,300,000
70,000
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70,000 |
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