Intense Action Leads to Split-Pot Drama
With roughly 13,000 already in the pot, there was significant raising and three-betting action occurring culminating in a raise to 75,000 by Demosthenes Kiriopoulos. Philipp Wenzelburger, seated in the big blind position, opted to call.
The flop revealed 7♣3♣A♣, prompting Wenzelburger to go all in, which Kiriopoulos promptly called.
Philipp Wenzelburger: A♠Q♦
Demosthenes Kiriopoulos: A♦K♦
The appearance of the 2♣ on the turn caused Wenzelburger, the chip leader of flight 1b, to rise from his seat, seemingly resigned to his fate. However, fortune favored him as the river brought the 6♣, completing a flush on the board and resulting in a split pot.
Wenzelburger expressed his joy, while Kiriopoulos shook his head in disbelief at the unexpected turn of events.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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320,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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240,000
15,000
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15,000 |
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