Aasen Finds a Miracle to Double
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Rick Aasen raised to 160,000 on the button before Valentin Lita three-bet to 380,000 in the big blind. Aasen then moved all in for 1,290,000, and Lita snap-called.
Rick Aasen: Q♣Q♠
Valentin Lita: A♣A♠
Aasen had run right into Lita's aces, but the Q♥2♥4♥ flop gave him a set and the lead. The 6♠ turn was safe, and the 7♠ fell on the river to earn him the double up.