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Poker Pros Reflect on Modern Streams and Memorable Hands
Live Poker & StreamingSeptember 15, 2025·1 min read

Poker Pros Reflect on Modern Streams and Memorable Hands


Recent poker events have sparked discussions among players about the state of modern poker streams and memorable hands. Ossi Ketola, a prominent figure in the poker world, lost two matches against Viktor Malinovskiy, with the second match having a buy-in of $4 million.

In another high-stakes encounter, Ossi Ketola and Alex Foxen played a rematch with a buy-in of $5 million. Foxen made bets on the flop and turn, while Ketola called and went all-in on the river, showcasing the intense competition and strategic play characteristic of high-stakes poker.

Patrick Leonard expressed his disinterest in modern poker streams, stating that they lack the 'soul' that older streams had. He reminisced about the excitement of watching High Stakes Poker and the memorable hands that defined the era. Leonard's sentiments were echoed by other players who felt that the modern streams lacked the emotional depth and character of past events.

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