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High-Stakes Poker Drama Unfolds at Aria Resort & Casino
CasinoJuly 9, 2016·1 min read

High-Stakes Poker Drama Unfolds at Aria Resort & Casino


A high-stakes poker game at Aria Resort & Casino featured a minimum buy-in of $250k and a minimum bankroll of $100 million. The game involved notable players such as Rick Salomon, John Morgan, and Jean-Robert Bellande.

Key Moments

Rick Salomon made a dark raise of $4,000 with 5x 6x, and John Morgan raised $9,200 with Ax Kx. This set the tone for the intense gameplay that followed.

Jean-Robert Bellande won a big pot from Rick Salomon and Bill Perkins. Bellande shared a humorous anecdote about a player who joked about his divorce, adding to the lively atmosphere at the table.

Bill Klein mentioned that he donates all his winnings and losses to charity, highlighting the philanthropic aspect of the high-stakes game.

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