George Watford Eliminated in a Tie for 98th Place by Chase Davis

Photo:  George Watford (left) smiles after pairing his ace on the flop, while Chase Davis’s expression drops.

During round-for-round play on the Money Bubble, George Watford raises under the gun to 20,000, Chase Davis moves all in from UTG+1 for 233,000, and Watford calls all in for 220,000 with .

Davis turns over , and Watford needs to improve to stay alive.

The board comes — Watford pairs his ace on the flop, but Davis spikes a jack on the river to win the pot with a full house, jacks full of deuces. Watford is eliminated on the Money Bubble.

Once round-for-round play ends, there were three players eliminated, so they finished in a three-way tie for 98th place, chopping two spots to earn $4,467 each.

Chase Davis  –  478,000  (48 bb)
George Watford  –  Eliminated in a Tie for 98th Place  ($4,467)

The remaining 97 players are all in the money, guaranteed at least $6,700 each.

Photo:  George Watford (left) is less happy after seeing the jack on the river, while Chase Davis respectfully restrains his reaction to winning the pot..