Watson Spikes a Double and Takes Huge Lead
On the button, Mike Watson raised to 240,000 before John Juanda reraised to 750,000. Watson tanked for a minute or two, then reraised all in. Juanda perked up and called holding the 
. Watson was behind and dominated with the 
.
The flop came down 
to keep Juanda in front. Watson didn't find much help, but did pick up one club to give him runner-runner flush options.
The turn was the 
and just what Watson ordered as he came from behind to pair his jack. The river completed the board with the 
and that was it.
Watson was all in for 3.9 million at the final count of his chips, and he doubled to a massive chip lead. Juanda was left with under ten big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,830,000 | 3,850,000 |
|
1,170,000 | -3,850,000 |