Mike Watson vs. Cary Katz

Cary Katz raised to 6,000 from middle position and Mike Watson three-bet to 27,000 from the big blind. Katz called, and the flop landed [9h6c7c]. Watson continued for 15,000 and Katz called as the turn fell the [As]. Watson bet 45,500, and Katz swiftly mucked.

Mike Watson Eliminated in 6th Place

Aaron Van Blarcum raised to 37,000 from the button and Mike Watson defended his big blind. The flop landed [8h8cAc] and both players checked to reveal the [5c] on the turn. Watson checked, and Van Blarcum bet 64,000. Watson moved all in for 137,000 and Van Blarcum called. Van Blarcum: [AsKc] Watson: [Qc6c] Watson

Kahle Burns vs. Mike Watson

Mike Watson raised to 24,000 from the cutoff and was called by Kahle Burns in the big blind. The flop came [8s][ah][4h] and Burns checked. Watson continued for 15,000. Burns raised to 50,000. Watson called. The [3d] dropped on the turn and Burns bet 53,000. Watson used a time extension

Michael Addamo vs. Mike Watson

Michael Addamo raised to 24,000 from the hijack and was called by Mike Watson in the cutoff. The flop came [8h][7c][7d] and Addamo checked. Watson bet 20,000. Addamo raised to 80,000. Watson called. The [kd] dropped on the turn and Addamo bet 160,000. Watson called. Both players then opted to check after the

Matthias Eibinger Eliminated by Mike Watson

Mike Watson opened with a raise from under the gun. The action folded around to Matthias Eibinger in the small blind who moved all in. Watson called and had Eibinger covered. Watson: [ad][jc] Eibinger: [9h][9c] The board ran out [ac][6h][7s][7d][ah], improving Watson to a full house, resulting in Eibinger's elimination from the