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The thrilling Super High Roller Cash Game reached its climax yesterday with its third day, bringing two viral moments. First, Andrew Robl detonated his $850,000 stack with a 5-bet into an opponent's aces, and then recreational player Sameh Elamawy delivered the fold of the year!

Robl's Collision with Aces Ends in Painful Blast

In the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, the final day of the Super High Roller Cash Game penned another story perfectly capturing the high stakes reality: even the biggest "sharks" sometimes crash. After more than six hours of play, Andrew Robl engaged in a showdown with Eric Wasserson, who had a 78% VPIP and was playing almost every hand.

The action kicked off with a BTN raise from Wasserson to $16,000. Robl responded from the big blind with a 3-bet to $80,000 holding A s 3 s, and after a 4-bet to $200,000, the moment everyone gasped at these stakes arrived – Robl shoved all-in for $850k only to face A d A c. The players decided to "run it twice," but neither board brought salvation. Robl ended up losing $851,000 in a single pot, closing the night at -$1,540,300.

The Fold Heard Around the World

Just when viewers and spectators thought the evening's highlight had passed, a situation unfolded that left commentators speechless and viewers staring at their screens. With a straddle on the table, four players got involved: Sameh Elamawy limped with K c T c, Eric Wasserson called with 6 h 4 s, Justin Gavri had A c 9 c, and straddler Evan Sofer joined the action. The flop 4 h 8 c 2 c gave Wasserson a pair and two players a flush draw; Gavri fired $20,000, Elamawy called, and after a moment, so did Wasserson – with over $100,000 in the pot, it all seemed set for another seven-figure showdown.

The turn 7 s prompted silence and a "free card," as all players checked – then came the river J c – Elamawy completed a second nuts flush and bet $50,000. Wasserson folded, but Gavri announced a raise to $250,000... and Elamawy did something rarely seen in such settings: after a grimace and a brief comment, "I would call Wass," he folded the second nuts. Gavri then revealed his cards, proving it was a pure hero fold – and this pot, which had all the elements to grow into the millions, ended with one of the best folds of the year.

 

The opening event of the new PGT season has awarded two more golden trophies. Alongside cash prizes, winners received double points. While Brian Battistone shone in event two, the recently concluded third event was dominated by Andrew Moreno.

Behind the scenes at Russia's financial ministry, a game is unfolding that would have seemed pure science fiction just a few years ago. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov reportedly sent President Vladimir Putin a proposal to reverse the longstanding ban on online casinos and turn them into a fresh revenue source for the federal budget. The motivation is clear: the deficit is deepening, and the state is searching for funds to cover expenditures related to the war in Ukraine.

PSO Campione kicked off the 2026 live poker season in grand style, confirming its rising significance on the European scene at the prestigious festival in Casino di Campione. The first big story was crafted by Manuel Ferrari, dominating the High Roller and securing a valuable title and the festival's highest win in front of his home crowd.

In Tunica, a familiar scenario unfolded at the WSOP Circuit: when the race for rings begins, Maurice Hawkins takes center stage. He emerged victorious in the $400 Mini Main Event, adding a record 22nd ring and $35,146 to his collection!

On the second day of the Super High Roller Cash Game, Antonio Esfandiari proved that "The Magician" still knows how to work his magic. In a crazy hand, he faced off against Alan Keating, resulting in a staggering $2,441,000 pot! The tension was palpable, not just at the table, but also for viewers caught up in the live broadcast. You can watch the entire episode here:

The hand that caught everyone's attention unfolded on the flop 9 d 8 c 6 s, giving Esfandiari a top set with 9 s 9 h. Rather than following a standard line, Esfandiari responded to Keating's $75k bet with a bold move: a check-raise all-in for $1,084,000! Keating eventually called with 8 h 7 d, leaving both players to face two boards. How did it turn out?

 

In 2026, Bratislava will once again become what it long has been for The Festival Series: a home base and the starting line for the entire season. The special “Winter Edition – Special” will take place from February 23 to March 1, 2026, at Banco Bratislava, marking the sixth return of this series to the city.

On Tuesday, January 27, players and spectators witnessed the thrilling final showdown of the $10,300 GGMillion$ Main Event. The tournament, which attracted 1,325 entries and amassed a massive prize pool of $12,852,500, delivered a moment that will be remembered for a long time.