Poker Pro Shuang Liu Shares Insights on High-Stakes Calamari Game

Shuang Liu, a poker player with over $2.4 million in worldwide tournament winnings, shared her experience from a high-stakes game of calamari poker during the WPT Championship at Wynn.

Calamari poker, also known as stand-up game, is a variant where the last player without a token pays the rest $4,500. Shuang Liu played against Peter, a known aggressive and bluffing player. In one hand, Shuang had against Peter, who made a large 3-bet. Shuang decided to check-raise on the turn, and Peter quickly folded.

Shuang Liu highlighted the unique dynamics of calamari poker, where the changing value of the token adds an extra layer of strategy. She believes that this format could be the future of poker, making the game more enjoyable for both professionals and amateurs.