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Tom Dwan's High-Stakes Poker Hand: Opponent Takes Back $200k Bet
NewsFebruary 17, 2026·1 min read

Tom Dwan's High-Stakes Poker Hand: Opponent Takes Back $200k Bet


Tom Dwan found himself in an unusual situation during a high-stakes poker game in Macau. A new player joined the game and placed a $200k bet, which Dwan called. However, the opponent then took back their chips without completing the hand, causing confusion among the other players.

The new player was identified as a wealthy businessman, and a local player advised Dwan not to argue, indicating that the businessman was not a threat. Dwan was playing a high-stakes poker game in Macau where a new player joined and placed a $200k bet, which Dwan called.

The new player, who was a wealthy businessman, took back his chips without completing the hand, causing confusion among the other players.

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