Martin Shoves Into Aces, Doubles Anyway
Level 17
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Action folded to David Martin in the small blind who moved all in for 86,000. Brian Battistone took a peek at his cards in the big blind and snap-called to put Martin at risk.
David Martin: Q♦J♥ 
Brian Battistone: A♥A♦
Martin had run into aces and was at risk of elimination as the J♠5♥7♠ flop gave him some hope with a pair. The Q♥ fell on the turn and Martin improved to two pair to take the lead, then held up on the 2♦ river to earn the fortunate double up.
"Lucky game," tablemate Martins Mellens said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
390,000
-120,000
|
-120,000 |
|
180,000
97,000
|
97,000 |