Steeves Hits the River to Double
Level 14
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Patrick Lohnes bet 25,000 from the hijack on a flop of A♦9♣3♥, Vaughn Steeves moved all in for 75,000 in the big blind, and Lohnes called.
Vaughn Steeves: 9♦5♦ 
Patrick Lohnes: K♠9♠
Both players had a pair of nines, but Lohnes was ahead with his king-kicker and poised for the knockout. The turn was the 4♠, but Steeves spiked the 5♠ on the river to make two pair and earn a double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
450,000
170,000
|
170,000 |
|
200,000
120,000
|
120,000 |