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WSOP Paradise 2023: Bulgaria’s Boris Kolev Bags Second WSOP Bracelet in Event #6: $3K NLH 6-Handed ($424,550)

The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise at The Atlantis Resort and Casino in The Bahamas witnessed a remarkable conclusion to Event #6: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em (NLH) 6-Handed. Bulgaria`s Boris Kolev (cover image) emerged as the champion, clinching his second WSOP gold bracelet and a significant cash prize of $424,550. Kolev, already recognized as the #5 ranked player on Bulgaria`s all-time money list, demonstrated his poker prowess by skillfully overcoming a competitive field of 755 participants over two days.

Boris Kolev
Boris Kolev

 

Kolev entered the final day in a strong position, holding the fourth-largest stack out of the 45 players remaining. He navigated a field that included both experienced professionals and past WSOP champions. The final head-to-head battle against Australia’s top-ranked player, Daniel Neilson, was one of the event’s highlights. Neilson, who put up a formidable challenge, finished second, pocketing $259,100.

Daniel Neilson
Daniel Neilson

 

The heads-up between the two top guns was intense from the start, with Neilson initially gaining an edge after making a river shove in one of the early hands. The momentum shifted when Kolev gained the upper hand, leading to a decisive hand about an hour in. Neilson went all-in with against Kolev, with the Bulgarian`s hitting a straight on the flop . The and on the last two streets cemented Kolev’s triumph, confirming him as a two-time bracelet winner.

Kolev, in his post-victory comments, expressed surprise at his win, noting that he hadn’t initially planned to participate and decided to attend after winning a Mystery Bounty package. He shared, “I didn’t even plan to come here. I was booked at the Wynn on December 2, but then I won a Mystery Bounty package, so I came here, and I won.”

With a poker career dating back to 2015, Kolev’s winnings exceed $3.23 Million, with his previous top score being $511,184 from his first WSOP bracelet win in Event #88: $5K NLHE – 8-Handed at the 2021 WSOP.

The $3,000 buy-in event generated a prize pool of $2,265,000, benefiting the top 114 finishers, with prizes starting at $5,200.

India`s Nikita Luther, a WSOP bracelet holder, is among a few top pros from the country in attendance at this inaugural WSOP stop in The Bahamas. She made a strong start in this event, bagging the chip lead on the opening day. Despite facing hurdles on Day 2, including losing a monster pot to Julio Chia and a subsequent rebound against Christian Harder, Luther’s deep run concluded in 25th place, earning her $13,600. This marked her first cash at the series. She subsequently jumped into Day 1B of the Main Event Championship but failed to advance to Day 2.

Nikita Luther
Nikita Luther

 

This event also featured commendable performances from several former WSOP bracelet winners, including Event #1 winner Jin Hoon Lee (7th for $46,500), Alex Keating (9th for $34,900), David Miscikowski (10th for $26,700), Rafael Reis (11th for $26,700), Georgios Sotiropoulos (12th for $20,900), Yuval Bronshtein (14th for $20,900), Erick Lindgren (22nd for $16,700), Aram Zobian (38th for $9,700), and Guoliang Wei (44th for $8,500).

Final Table Results (USD)

  1. Boris Kolev – $424,550
  2. Daniel Neilson – $259,100
  3. Fabian Bernhauser – $177,000
  4. Mark Burford – $123,200
  5. Cristian Nagaki – $87,300
  6. Jeremy Izquierdo – $63,100

 

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WSOP Paradise 2023: Canada’s Martin Raus Clinches Maiden Gold Bracelet in the Mini Main Event For $334,380

Canada’s Martin Raus (cover image) etched his name in poker history at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise earlier today by championing Event #4: $1,000 Mini Main Event at The Bahamas’ Atlantis Resort. Triumphing over a massive field of 2,234 entries, Raus secured the coveted WSOP gold bracelet and a grand prize of $334,380. Czech Republic’s Josef Snejberg claimed the runner-up position with a $194,800 payday.

Overjoyed with his victory, Raus shared plans to celebrate with friends and a bottle of red wine. Reflecting on an online tournament he won with over 62,000 entries, Raus humorously noted the significance of this triumph, saying, “Way better because people can see this one. The other one, I was sitting on my couch in my underwear when I won it, so this one is way better!”

Maintaining his sense of humour amidst the victory, Raus quipped about his strategy: “I did the math two days ago and realized that if I don’t lose the last hand of the tournament, I’m gonna do okay, and I didn’t lose the last hand I played.”

In his closing remarks, Raus expressed his gratitude towards the WSOP for hosting the event in such a stunning location. He’s already looking forward to returning for the next WSOP festival in Paradise.

The mammoth turnout in the Mini Main Event generated a staggering prize pool of $2,234,000. On the final day, 23 contenders resumed play, each with the singular ambition of navigating their way to poker’s most prestigious accolade, the WSOP gold bracelet. The competition was fierce from the start, as the field quickly dwindled from 23 to the final table in just over two hours.

India’s poker superwoman, Natural8 India ambassador Nikita Luther, among the few players from the country in attendance here, played Day 1A of the Mini Main Event but was eliminated when her pocket nines ran into another player’s pocket jacks.

Nikita Luther
Nikita Luther

 

Among the 335 players who cashed in the event was Indo-British player Jeevan Lobo, who finished in 35th place for $9,300. Other notable players who made a mark included bracelet winners Renji Mao (32nd for $9,300), Yueqi Zhu (49th for $6,400), Anthony Zinno (67th for $4,700), and Will Jaffe (74th for $4,000).

Despite a delayed start by two hours on the final day due to the extended play the previous night, the event progressed at a brisk pace. Contrary to expectations of a late finish, the tournament saw rapid eliminations. A particularly intense 10-minute span witnessed three swift eliminations.

The momentum continued unabated as the field shrunk to the unofficial final table of 10. It then took only about 20 minutes to reach the official final table of nine, highlighting the day’s aggressive action.

WSOP Paradise 2023 Mini Main Event Final Table
WSOP Paradise 2023 Mini Main Event Final Table

 

The momentum of the event continued as Guoliang Wei was the first to exit the final table. Moving all in with a short stack, he unfortunately failed to win the flop, marking the end of the day for the last bracelet winner still in the field.

Following closely was Liviu Bartha, who faced a brutal turn of events. He got all-in post-flop only to find himself in a dire bottom set versus top set situation, leading to his elimination.

Within just 15 minutes, the action saw another pivotal moment. Making a bold move, Yuzhou Yin went all-in from the button, needing only to overcome the big blind. Despite this aggressive play, he got called and couldn’t improve on the board, bowing out in seventh place.

The tournament’s intensity didn’t wane as Ami Barer was the next to depart. He found himself all-in pre-flop in a three-way pot, where a significant side pot was also in contention. However, Barer’s hand ranked lowest among the trio, resulting in his exit in sixth place.

Not long after, Seyoon Lim followed in Barer’s footsteps. His aggressive move from the small blind, intended as a steal, led to a call. Initially, Lim flopped the best hand, but an unfavourable runout flipped the script, pushing him from his seat to collect his earnings for a fifth-place finish.

Continuing the rapid pace of eliminations, Jackson Santos was next to exit. Just moments after securing a crucial triple-up, he experienced the bitter twist of poker fate when his aces were cracked, departing in fourth place.

Michael Acevedo followed Santos to the payout desk in third place, setting the stage for the heads-up battle. Acevedo found himself on the wrong side of a classic flip, resulting in a third-place finish, marking his largest career live cash, exceeding his previous best by more than tenfold.

As heads-up play commenced, Martin Raus held a slight 3:2 chip lead over Josef Snejberg. Although Snejberg made a valiant effort, Raus maintained his lead throughout, utilizing his chip advantage to pressure Snejberg into difficult decisions.

Josef Snejberg
Josef Snejberg

 

The tournament reached its climax when Snejberg’s failed to get past Raus’s , especially after Raus flopped two-pair on the runout to win the bracelet, leaving Snejberg in second place, just shy of victory!

Martin Raus
Martin Raus

 

Final Table Results (USD)

  1. Martin Raus – $334,380
  2. Josef Snejberg – $194,800
  3. Michael Acevedo – $143,200
  4. Jackson Santos – $106,300
  5. Seyoon Lim – $79,700
  6. Ami Barer – $60,300
  7. Yuzhou Yin – $46,100
  8. Liviu Bartha – $35,600
  9. Guoliang Wei – $27,700

 

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WSOP Paradise 2023: South Korea’s Jin Hoon Lee Champions Mystery Millions For $420,000; Indian Bracelet Winner Kartik Ved Finishes 7th ($80,000)

The opening event at the 2023 World Series of Poker Paradise has crowned a champion at The Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas. Event #1: $1,500 Mystery Millions ended with a South Korean flair as Jin Hoon Lee (cover image) emerged as the last player standing. Lee outlasted a massive 3,446-player field collected across five starting flights to secure his maiden WSOP gold bracelet and a personal best $420,000 prize, joining the elite ranks of WSOP bracelet winners.

Jin Hoon Lee
Jin Hoon Lee

 

Lee’s journey to victory was a captivating display of skill and resilience. Entering the final day with the eighth-largest chip stack among 34 players, he navigated a fierce field of talented players, including seasoned professionals and former WSOP champions. His focused and disciplined approach saw him steadily climb the ranks, culminating in a thrilling heads-up duel against USA`s Max Pinnola.

Max Pinnola
Max Pinnola

 

Despite Pinnola’s strong challenge, he ultimately settled for second place, earning a career-high $257,100. The final heads-up battle began with Lee holding a significant chip lead, but Pinnola turned the tables, momentarily gaining the upper hand. However, Lee staged a remarkable comeback, securing the win with a decisive hand that etched his name in WSOP history.

The thrill of Lee’s victory was evident as he celebrated with friends, marking both a personal milestone and a moment of national pride. He expressed hope that his success would inspire more Korean players to participate in WSOP events and contribute to the growing popularity of poker in his homeland.

Jin Hoon Lee has shown consistent growth in his poker career since his first recorded score in 2021. His total live earnings have now surged to over $900,000, with this win nearly doubling his previous total. Among his notable achievements is a fourth-place finish at the 2023 WPT Australia Gold Coast A$19K NLH – SHR for $94,007.

India’s Kartik Ved, a seasoned poker pro and WSOP bracelet winner is off to a strong start at the inaugural WSOP Paradise series in The Bahamas. Surrounded by fellow Indian poker stars like fellow WSOP bracelet winner Nikita Luther and super high roller Santhosh Suvarna, Ved made waves in the Mystery Millions, finishing a respectable seventh for $80,000 – his fifth-highest live score.

Kartik Ved
Kartik Ved

 

Ved’s performance in the Mystery Millions was remarkable from the outset. He kicked off his journey on Flight D, amassing a substantial stack of 395,000. This was the 16th largest among the survivors, placing him 104th overall among the 224 starters on Day 2.

Maintaining his strong momentum into Day 3, Ved continued to build his stack, ending up with a commanding 7,925,000 chips. This tally ranked him eighth in the chip counts entering Day 3. One of the day’s key moments involved Ved and Mikita Badziakouski, both holding Ace-King and eliminating Sergi Reixach, who held a pair of queens.

Later in the day, Ved found himself in a pivotal hand against Badziakouski. Ved, holding , went head-to-head against Badziakouski’s . Ved emerged victorious from this encounter, eliminating Badziakouski in 18th place and propelling himself to the second position among the remaining 23 players, just behind Maria Ho, GGPoker`s first-ever Game of Gold champion.

Maria Ho
Maria Ho

 

As the day progressed, Ved’s position became more challenging. He entered the final table as one of the short stacks. Despite his best efforts, Ved’s remarkable run concluded in seventh place in a crucial hand against Maria Ho. Ved, holding , raised from the middle position but faced a re-raise from Ho with . Ved decided to go all-in, and Ho called the bet. The board ran out , unfortunately for Ved, giving Ho a set of nines on the river. This hand concluded Ved’s deep run in seventh place for $80,000, his fifth-highest live score.

The final table of the Mystery Millions featured a formidable lineup of poker stars, including GGPoker’s inaugural Game of Gold champion Maria Ho (3rd for $200,000), WSOP bracelet winner Konstantin Maslak (4th for $160,000), and seasoned professionals like Drew Scott (5th for $127,000), Thomas Santerne (6th for $101,000), three-time WSOP bracelet winner Davidi Kitai (8th for $64,000), and Hyunsup Kim (9th for $51,000).

The climactic heads-up battle between Jin Hoon Lee and Max Pinnola was a rollercoaster, with the chip lead shifting back and forth. The final hand saw Pinnola, holding , push all his chips in. Facing this challenge, Lee made the crucial call with .

As the cards were tabled, the flop revealed , leaving Lee in the lead thanks to his higher kicker. The turn further dimmed Pinnola’s hopes, as he needed a four to survive. However, fate was not on his side, as the river unveiled the , shattering his dreams and confirming Lee as the champion.

This thrilling victory earned Lee his first WSOP gold bracelet and a personal best $420,000 prize, marking a significant milestone in his poker career.

The Mystery Millions generated a lucrative $5,169,000 prize pool, with the top 338 finishers guaranteed at least $2,100. Indian super high roller Santhosh Suvarna, who boasts a WSOP bracelet and a Triton SHRS title, also cashed the event, placing 45th for $9,600, getting nicely warmed for the upcoming $1 Million Big One for One Drop later this month.

Santhosh Suvarna
Santhosh Suvarna

 

The event also saw notable finishes from former WSOP bracelet winners like David Peters (14th for $26,800), Thai Ha (15th for $26,800), Diego Ventura (16th for $26,800), Sam Greenwood (17th for $26,800), Mikita Badziakouski (18th for $21,700) and Poker Hall of Famer Phil Hellmuth (30th for $17,600).

Poker fans worldwide were able to watch the thrilling final day action from the Mystery Millions on GGPoker’s YouTube channel. You can check out the stream below.

 

Final Table Results (USD)

  1. Jin Hoon Lee – $420,000
  2. Max Pinnola – $257,100
  3. Maria Ho – $200,000
  4. Konstantin Maslak – $160,000
  5. Drew Scott – $127,000
  6. Thomas Santerne – $101,000
  7. Kartik Ved – $80,000
  8. Davidi Kitai – $64,000
  9. Hyunsup Kim – $51,000

 

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GGPoker’s Poker After Dark: Game of Gold Episode 11 – Mix of High Stakes & Emotional Farewells

GGPoker’s Poker After Dark: Game of Gold has been getting rave reviews from the poker community. The second last episode of this reality TV meets high-stakes poker show dropped on GGPoker`s YouTube channel this Monday, setting the stage for the exhilarating close to the high-octane drama. Since its premiere on November 10, the series has amassed nearly 3 million views across 11 episodes, consistently thrilling a fast-growing audience.

The latest episode, “Squid Game,” kicked off with a crucial survival battle between Nikita Luther from Team Luther and Andy Stacks from Team Carrel. In a climactic final showdown, Stacks, holding a significant chip lead, ousted Luther, leading to Team Luther’s exit.

Reflecting on her journey, a visibly emotional Luther expressed pride in her team’s performance and her resolve to prove her prowess in poker. Her departure, marked by grace and commendable skill, profoundly impacted her teammates and rivals, who lauded her exemplary performance throughout the series.

With the heads-up matches over and nine players left standing, the focus shifted to the intriguing Indian Poker Challenge in Round 3. This unique poker variation tested the players’ strategic acumen and intuition. The challenge required the contestants to pair up, only to realize later that they would have to compete against their chosen partners to advance to the final round.

Host Ali Nejad set the stage for this round, outlining the unique rules and stakes, including the significant penalty for folding an Ace. The pairs formed were Charlie Carrel and Daniel “Jungleman” Cates, Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert and Andy Stacks, and David Williams and Kyna England, each duo engaging in intense head-to-head battles.

Below is the full episode that premiered on GGPoker’s YouTube channel yesterday.

 

Nikita Luther vs. Andy Stacks – The Decisive Duel

Episode 11 began with the continuation of the crucial heads-up battle between Nikita Luther and Andy Stacks. Stacks had a significant chip lead, holding 3.04 Million against Luther’s 960K. The outcome of this high-stakes duel was set to decide the fate of both Team Luther and Team Carrel in the show.

In a dramatic final hand, Luther, with , completed from the button, only to be met with a significant raise of 200K by Stacks, holding . Responding with an all-in move for 960K, Luther sought to turn the tides. Stacks called. The board ran out , giving both players a pair. However, Stacks’ pair of kings prevailed, clinching his victory and eliminating Team Luther from the competition.

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This victory awarded Stacks an additional 30 gold coins, elevating his total to 97, but also secured Team Carrel’s advancement to Round 3.

Reflecting on the intense match and her team’s journey, a visibly emotional Nikita Luther shared her thoughts, “I’m pretty emotional right now, especially as team captain. I feel like I didn’t get a chance to prove myself until now. And I think with David’s match, people will see that I know how to play poker. I’ve been around for a long time, but because I’m an Indian girl, I haven’t had that kind of exposure. But I am still happy with the performance both of my teammates put in today. They left 100% of themselves on the table, and I couldn’t be prouder.”

The victory for Stacks not only marked a personal triumph but also ensured that Team Carrel, comprising Charlie Carrel, David Williams, and Andy Stacks, advanced to the next round, keeping their hopes alive in this poker series.

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Round 3 – Indian Poker

The episode introduced a compelling twist, with the Indian Poker Challenge becoming the game of choice in Round 3 to determine which players would advance to the final round.

The episode began with host Ali Nejad announcing the transition from the heads-up team battle of Round 2 to Round 3. He congratulated Fedor Holz, Maria Ho, and Josh Arieh for advancing directly to the final round and receiving 100 gold coins each.

In Nejad’s words: “Welcome to Poker After Dark Game Of Gold Round 3. Congratulations on making it this far. Those who survive this round will advance to the Fourth and Final Round of the competition, where three players already await you. As you can see, there are three pairs of couches behind you. Once I leave the arena, you will have ten minutes to partner up with someone for the Round 3 competition.”

The competitors were tasked with selecting a partner within ten minutes. The pairs formed were Charlie Carrel and Daniel “Jungleman” Cates, Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert teaming up with Andy Stacks, and David Williams pairing with Kyna England.

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Nejad outlined the rules of Indian Poker, also known as Blind Man’s Bluff, a variation where each player holds a single card face up to their forehead, visible to their opponent but not to them. The game involved a single betting round, 100 big blinds, no limit, and 20-minute levels.

Crucially, if players saw their own card, they would forfeit the pot. Additional rules included not reshuffling used cards until only 10 remained, a penalty for folding an Ace, and the round being single elimination with each pair playing heads-up against their partner.

The winner was to receive half of their opponent’s total gold coins, rounded up, and advance to the fourth and final round.

Nejad explained the penalty for folding an Ace: “If any player folds an Ace in addition to the pot, they will immediately lose half of their remaining stack, rounded up to their opponent.”

The episode’s tension was palpable as each pair faced off with little to no experience of the variation. With the stakes higher than ever, the players had to rely on their wits and intuition to outmanoeuvre their partners.

David Williams and Kyna England, the pair with the lowest total coins, played first, followed by Daniel “Jungleman” Cates and Charlie Carrel, and finally Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert and Andy Stacks, the pair with the highest total coins.

 

David Williams vs. Kyna England – A Showdown in Indian Poker

The Indian Poker round started with a head-to-head between David Williams and Kyna England. The match was a critical juncture, determining who would advance in the competition and who would be eliminated.

In the opening hand, Williams initiated the action by raising to 40K with . England, holding , called the bet, securing the pot with a strong hand.

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A pivotal hand unfolded when Williams raised to 50K, and England responded aggressively with a 3-bet to 300K. Williams then increased the stakes with a 4-bet to 600K. England, confident in her hand, shoved all-in for 1.9 million with . Williams, holding , chose to call, resulting in a massive double-up for England and leaving Williams with only 240K.

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Williams, now short-stacked, sought a comeback by going all-in for 220K with . England, holding , called, giving Williams a much-needed double-up.

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The final hand was a high-stakes showdown. England raised to 70K with , and in a bold move, Williams shoved his remaining 540K with , hoping to push England off her Ace. However, England called, sealing Williams’s fate and eliminating him from the show.

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Reflecting on her victory, England expressed relief and excitement, “Can’t play regular poker, but good at Indian poker. I’m excited to move on. And now I have more coins, So I don’t have to stand there anymore while Ali goes, ‘Kyna, how do you feel about having 26 coins?’ So now I can be like, I have 81 coins!”

This win advanced England to the next round, adding 55 gold coins to her tally – half of Williams’s 110 coins. England’s total gold coins now stand at 81, marking a considerable improvement in her standing.

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Daniel “Jungleman” Cates vs. Charlie Carrel – A Strategic Battle

The second match in the Indian Poker round featured a strategic showdown between the two heavyweights, Daniel “Jungleman” Cates and Charlie Carrel.

The match opened with a tactical play by Carrel, raising to 60K with . Cates responded with a 3-bet to 180K holding . Carrel opted to fold, handing the first pot to Cates.

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In a subsequent hand, Carrel, holding a low , raised to 100K. Cates, with a slightly better , raised the stakes to 300K, successfully claiming another pot as Carrel called and lost.

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Carrel’s attempt to regain control saw him leading out for 450K with , hoping to push Cates off his . However, undeterred, Cates called and won the pot, further extending his lead.

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The exchange continued with Cates raising to 70K with , leading Carrel to 3-bet to 210K. Cates then escalated the stakes with a 4-bet to 450K, forcing Carrel to fold his .

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In a critical hand, Carrel, holding , went all-in for 1.1 million after seeing Cates’ . Cates, faced with a difficult decision, ultimately folded his Ace, surrendering half of his stack to Carrel. This bold play by Carrel shifted the momentum, boosting his stack to 2.6 Million and giving him the lead.

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Cates soon turned the tables by making Carrel fold an Ace. With , Carrel raised to 120K, and Cates responded with an all-in shove of 1.5 Million with . Carrel’s fold gave half of his stack to Cates, catapulting Cates back into the lead with 2.7 Million chips.

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After the deck was reshuffled, Cates and Carrel engaged in another intense hand. Cates raised to 120K with , and Carrel 3-bet to 670K with . Cates called, winning the pot and solidifying his lead.

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In the final stages, Carrel, holding , faced Cates’ all-in shove with . Carrel chose to fold his Ace, losing half of his remaining stack, leaving him with just 480K.

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The final hand was decisive. Cates went all-in with . Carrel called with only to be eliminated.

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Reflecting on the match, Carrel acknowledged Cates’s understanding of the game, “He understood the game a lot better than I think a lot of the other players did. He and I came to a lot of the same conclusions about how to play the openings. I think he did understand the game somewhat well. And in the big spots, he had an understanding of the math. Because it is relatively simple math. So yeah, I think he picked up on the game pretty quickly. But I think he missed out on a lot of the nuance of the game.”

Cates, on the other hand, felt that luck played a part in his victory, “I think Charlie made more mistakes than usual. So, I think I actually got lucky. Even though my body language and all the smack I’ve been talking. Yeah, I think he usually makes less careless mistakes than this. And I ran pretty hot with all the combos.”

Cates’s win advanced him to the final round and awarded him half of Carrel’s 137 gold coins, boosting his total to 109.

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Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert vs. Andy Stacks – The Final Duel

The final match of the Indian Poker featured a duel between Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert and Andy Stacks.

The match commenced with Guilbert showcasing his poker prowess. In the opening hand, Stacks, with , raised to 60K, only to face Guilbert’s hefty 3-bet to 570K with . Stacks folded, allowing Guilbert to claim the first pot of the match.

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An intriguing hand unfolded when Guilbert, holding , raised to 200K. Stacks responded aggressively, 3-betting to 600K with . Guilbert’s decision to call paid off, as he won the pot, further extending his lead.

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The spectators witnessed a rare moment in the match where the pot was chopped. Stacks initiated the action, raising to 160K with . Guilbert, holding the same , escalated the bet to 510K. Stacks called, leading to an evenly split pot between the duo.

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Later in the match, Stacks, with , were raised to 60K, only to be met with Guilbert’s significant 3-bet to 560K, holding . Stacks’ decision to call resulted in another win for Guilbert, further solidifying his position.

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A crucial turning point in the match arrived when Guilbert went all-in with , pressuring Stacks, who held . Stacks’ fold, as per the rules, cost him half of his stack, leaving him with just 480K.

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The final hand of the duel was decisive. Guilbert, holding , opened to 130K, prompting Stacks to go all-in for 520K with . Guilbert’s call resulted in Stacks’ elimination.

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Reflecting on the match, Stacks expressed his frustration, “I just got coolered. Like, the ultimate cooler you can have in this game, which is him on the button showing an Ace, and I’m in the big blind showing an Ace, and he gets to act first. With one Ace out of the deck, there’s three Aces left, and he gets to act first with my Ace showing, so he gets the ultimate, you know, it’s just the ultimate edge there, you know, and that was the turning point of the match when he just coolered the sh*t out of me. If the rules were reversed and if I had the button, you know, half his stack would be mine, so that’s just really unlucky.”

This win was a major coup for Guilbert, who not only advanced to the next round but also claimed half of Stacks’ 97 gold coins, increasing his total to 239 coins.

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As Round 3 concluded, the winners – Kyna England, Daniel “Jungleman” Cates, and Johan “YoH ViraL” Guilbert, who were a part of Team Guilbert in Round 2, prepared to join the already qualified Fedor Holz, Maria Ho, and Josh Arieh, in the final round, setting the stage for a climactic conclusion to the series.

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With the stakes higher than ever, the anticipation for the final episode is at its peak. Episode 12, airing on December 7, promises to bring the series to a thrilling close, determining who will emerge as the champion of GGPoker’s Game of Gold.

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