Watkinson Doubles Through Phan
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Nível 25
: 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante
Lee Watkinson moved all in a few times without being called over the past hour. He then had to forfeit his blinds to remain among the shortest stacks and just moved all in from the dead button. John Phan in the small blind asked for a count and called once it was deemed to be 215,000.
Watkinson: 
Phan: 
The 
flop provided a sweat, but Watkinson remained in the lead thanks to the 
turn and 
river. The kicker played and Watkinson doubled to remain in contention.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
1,375,000
-25,000
|
-25,000 |
|
490,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
|
||
was checked to Rudziankov who bet 80,000. Only Moshe called and the two remaining players checked the 
turn before Moshe's bet of 145,000 on the 
river forced a fold.
turn for 230,000 from the cutoff. Zolnoorian folded and Rudziankov was relieved. "I would puke if he shoves," the Czech said.
provided no help for Cornell and he was eliminated in 13th place for $19,135. There is now a pay jump, as all remaining 12 players are guaranteed at least $15,250 for their efforts.
. Phan may have hit his king, but Watkinson made a flush.
flop before the 
river, Esposito bet 100,000, and Zolnoorian called after some consideration. Esposito showed 
board. Right after, he raised to 65,000 from under the gun. John Esposito called in the big blind but quickly check-folded the 
flop. Rudziankov took some chips back but remains below one million.
on the river was a blank, and Moshe was eliminated in 12th place for $24,290. After the next elimination, the field will combine to the unofficial ten-handed final table, and the event is scheduled to go on dinner break at the end of the current level.
board, Lee Watkinson checked from under the gun and called a small bet from Mario Prats in the cutoff. Watkinson checked the 
river, and Prats bet 300,000. After some consideration, Watkinson called and mucked once Prats flashed