Watson Fires on the River
Level 23
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
The pot stood at around 300,000 with only the blinds left in the hand and the board showing 4♠3♥8♣7♠. Mike Watson in the small blind bet 160,000 with Christian Pedersen making the call.
The river brought the A♠, and Watson fired again for 450,000. Pedersen thought it over briefly before making the call.
Watson showed 9♠5♥ for a missed straight, while Pedersen held Q♥3♦ for a pair of threes, which was enough to scoop the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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3,200,000
1,050,000
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1,050,000 |
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3,100,000
750,000
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750,000 |
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