David Yan began the day with the chip lead but just hit the rail in fifth place for $341,187. Watson, effectively earned his fifth double-up in the process.
Yan opened the button for 4.5 million before he called a jam by Watson to 8.3 million. Yan was at risk but Watson would have had less than an ante remaining if he lost the hand.
David Yan:
Michael Watson:
Watson paired up both his cards to improve to two pair on the board and his good run continues.