Watson Takes the Lead
Level 24
: 0/0, 400,000 ante
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.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
51,611,000
8,240,000
|
8,240,000 |
|
47,020,000
16,364,000
|
16,364,000 |