Watson Takes the Lead

Andrei "iosif stalin" Konopelko opened to 2.2 million from the hijack and was called by Michael Watson on the button.

Konopelko bet 6 million after the came on the flop and Watson called.

Konopelko then check-called a bet of 5.94 million after the came on the turn. The completed the board on the river and Konopelko checked.

Watson fired out for 14.94 million and Konopelko used up a few minutes of his time bank before he folded.

After winning the hand, Watson was in the chip lead.