Doug Polk's Wild Ride: High Stakes Poker 2025

Doug Polk recently participated in High Stakes Poker, a famous television cash game. He played with blinds of $200/$400 and an ante of $400 on the big blind.

In one hand, Polk raised $4,000 from the button, Gavri raised to $20,000 with QQ, and Alan Keating called with 4-high. Polk bet $35,000 on the flop, Keating called, and the turn was the 5 of clubs. Polk bet $70,000 on the turn, Keating called, and the river was the 10 of hearts. Polk went all-in on the river and lost the hand.

On the second day, blinds were increased, and several million-dollar pots were played. Polk dressed up as Sammy Farha from the early seasons of High Stakes Poker. A hand started with a series of straddles, the last of which was $6,400. Sammy Farha raised to $30,000 with QQ, Suvarna and Keating called. The flop was Q55 rainbow, Sammy Farha had trips, and Keating had 4-high with backdoor straight draws. The turn was the 9 of clubs, and Sammy Farha checked.