Tom Dwan Wins Largest Poker Pot Ever Broadcasted Worth $3.10 Million

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  • RUPAM THAKUR May 31, 2023
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In a night that will go down in poker lore, legendary high-stakes professional Tom Dwan made broadcast poker history at the Hustler Casino Live‘s Million Dollar Game. On Tuesday, Dwan, famously known by his notorious online moniker ‘durrrr,’ made waves as he claimed the largest pot in televised poker history, worth a whopping $3.10 million.

The pivotal hand was a clash of titans featuring Dwan and Hustler Casino Live (HCL) regular Wesley ‘Wes Side’ Fei, which played out during a suspense-filled game that lasted over 15 minutes and was punctuated by calculated deliberation and high-stakes bluffing.

The record-breaking hand played out in an intense round of the NLH cash game, with the stakes at $500/$1,000 and a $3,000 BB ante. The action unfolded as LSG Hank,’ a newcomer, opened to $7,000. Wesley Fei, holding , three-bet to $30,000. Sitting to Wesley’s left, Doug Polk glimpsed at Wesley’s hand, promptly folded his own, and closely watched the game’s progression.

The action folded to Tom Dwan, whose cards remained unread by the card reader. He four-bet to $100,000. With ‘LSG Hank’ folding, Fei raised the stakes, cutting out a five-bet to $275,000. This move led to a tense moment of contemplation from Dwan, who eventually called.

The real drama ensued when the flop opened . Dwan checked his option. Wesley asked for a count of Dwan’s stack, which was around $1.25 million. After a moment of hesitation, he slid out a bet of $125,000. Dwan, known for his strategic genius, scrutinized the bet and Wesley’s demeanor before making the call.

The tension was palpable with the landing on the turn and the pot exceeding $800,000. Dwan again checked his option. Wesley began stacking chips, his hands visibly trembling. As commentator David Tuchman observed, “Wesley’s hands are shaking… He is loading up for another bet.”

Wesley made a bold move by firing another bet of $350,000. Dwan, leaning back in his seat with his cards still hidden from view, called. The pot now escalated to a staggering $1.50 million.

The nail-biting climax came when the river offered no assistance to Fei, who was left with just an ace-high. He made a daring all-in move, putting Dwan, who still had $786,000 behind, in a tough spot. As Dwan contemplated his move, Fei nervously awaited his decision, his head down on the rail.

As Dwan meticulously dissected the hand and possible outcomes, his experience and prowess shone through.

“Tom Dwan has been part of some of the biggest hands in poker history, and once again, he is here,” commentator Tuchman reflected as Dwan mulled over the tough decision.

Finally, the card reader revealed Dwan’s hand .

Dwan called Fei’s bluff, revealing his pocket queens in a move that sent shockwaves around the table, winning the historic $3.10 million pot.

Hustler Casino Live tweeted a clip of the historic hand.

 

You can watch the entire Hustler Casino Live stream below.

 

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