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 |