Bates Stays Alive
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Melanie Hennigan limped in from the hijack and Donovan Bates moved all in for 110,000 on the button. Hennigan called once action got back to her.
Donovan Bates: K♥J♥
Melanie Hennigan: A♥Q♦
Bates took the lead on the J♦10♠10♥ flop with two pair, while Hennigan picked up a straight draw. The 7♠ turn was safe for Bates, while the river came the 8♠ to seal his double up.