Niyati's Double Up Denied on River

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Level 23 : 7,000/14,000, 2,000 ante

Scott Stanko opened for 30,00 and Pej Niyati called from the button. The blinds released and the flop fell {5-Hearts} {K-Diamonds} {A-Diamonds} . Stanko led out with 42,000 and Niyati raised to 137,000. Stanko thought for a moment and then announced all in.

Niyati made a pained expression and thought for a moment. Then he casually tossed chips for a call and the hands were tabled.

Niyati: {A-Hearts} {Q-Spades}
Stanko: {A-Clubs} {2-Spades}

The turn brought the {10-Hearts} and Niyati looked good to double up through the chipleader. Then the river paired the board with the {10-Spades} and they chopped the pot.