Elyashiv Doubles Through Lykov
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Maxim Lykov opened to 75,000 in hijack and Eliyahu Elyashiv in the big blind called.
The dealer fanned out 5♦Q♦6♠. After action was checked to him, Lykov continued with 500,000 which covered what Elyashiv had behind. With 285,000 left behind, Elyashiv went into the tank. After a few seconds he made the call.
Eliyahu Elyashiv: 9♣6♥
Maxim Lykov: K♥J♣
Elyashiv hit a pair on the board while Lykov needed one of his over cards to appear for a chance to eliminate. The dealer peeled a 10♠ turn, giving Lykov more outs with a straight draw.
Elyashiv secured a double up when the 3♦ fell on the river.