Watson Takes Commanding Lead; Eliminates Two Players

Action began when Yuri Dzivielevski shoved for his 20,071 from early position. Action folded over to Lev "LevMeAlone" Gottlieb, who called from the cutoff. Michael Watson then called from the small blind and Joshua McCully went all-in from the big blind for 49,732. Gottlieb and Watson both called.

Both active players checked the flop and turn.

Watson bet out 42,000 on the river, prompting a fold from Gottlieb. McCurry tabled , while Dzivielevski tabled . However, neither were good against Watson's for top pair with the best kicker.