Ashton and Watson Battle it Out
Level 12
No-Limit 5-Card Draw High
Michael Watson raised to 4,500 from middle position and Matthew Ashton defended his big blind.
Both players drew three and Ashton check-folded to a bet of 6,500 from Watson.
No-Limit Hold'em
In an earlier hand, action picked up on the turn with Watson in early position check-calling a bet of 7,500 from Ashton on the button, on a board reading Q♥5♥K♣9♥.
The board paired on the Q♠ river and Watson paid off a river bet of 22,500 from Ashton, then mucked after Ashton showed down K♦Q♦ for a full house.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
120,000 | 62,000 |
|
90,000 | -28,500 |