Leiataua's Rockets Melt Lees Snowmen
Level 26
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Johan Lees is no more in the Diamond Cup as the last of his stack was pushed in the direction of Charlie Leiataua. Lees shoved from middle position for around 1,400,000 and Leiataua shoved from the hijack for around 7,500,000.
Johan Lees: 8♥8♠ 
Charlie Leiataua: A♠A♦
Lees held the Snowmen and his tournament was at risk of melting away to the pocket aces of Leiataua. Neither player improved on the K♠9♦4♦ flop but Leiataua put the clash to bed after the A♥ on the turn gave him top set. The inconsequential Q♥ hit the turn, and Lees headed to the payout desk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,200,000 | |
|
Busted |