Watson Takes the Lead
Level 30
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 240,000 ante
Mike Watson raised to 350,000 with 9x7x7x4x2x and Jason Mercier three-bet to 1,170,000 with Jx10x9x7x6x. Watson contemplated his options before settling on a call.
Mercier patted his rough jack while Watson flung one of his sevens in the muck. He caught the 5x to get there with a ninety-seven.
Mercier checked, and Watson carefully cut out a pot-sized bet of 2,600,000. Mercier slumped back in his chair, visibly unpleased with the situation.
It took the American about thirty seconds before settling on a fold, surrendering the chip lead to Watson in the process.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,135,000 | 1,785,000 |
|
5,580,000 | -1,785,000 |