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High Stakes Poker: $1.5 Million Pot Played with Dramatic Moves
A new record pot of almost $1.5 million was played in a High Stakes Poker game with blinds of $500/$1,000. Rick Salomon started the pot with a straddle of $2,000. Alan Keating raised to $10,000 with a stack of $713,000. Justin Gavry played with a stack of $217,000.
Peter had A2s and decided to call. Nick Airball folded with QJs. Rick Salomon had two valets and raised to $60,000. Justin Gavry called with a pair of fives. Peter had a flush draw and called.
Rick Salomon went all-in with his valets, putting pressure on the other players. The dramatic moves and high stakes made for an exciting game of poker.
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