Hall Doubles Off Lita
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Valentin Lita raised to 20,000 in the small blind, John Hall moved all in for 74,000 in the big blind, and Lita called.
John Hall: A♥5♠
Valentin Lita: K♣J♦
Lita picked up a straight draw on the Q♣8♦9♠ flop, but Hall held on through the 4♣ turn and A♦ river to earn the double up with a pair of aces.