High-stakes poker clash: $1.2M pot splits in epic hand

A $1.2M poker showdown splits three ways in High Stakes Poker drama

A high-stakes poker hand in High Stakes Poker Season 15 saw three players battle for a $1.2 million pot. Andrew Robl, Sean Dempsey, and Darin Feinstein clashed in a $500/$1,000 no-limit hold'em game, with the action unfolding across multiple betting rounds.

The hand ended with Dempsey securing the biggest profit, while Feinstein and Robl left the table with losses. The dramatic showdown included a rare agreement to run the river three times, splitting the outcome across different board possibilities.

The hand began with Robl raising to $5,000 holding K♠6♠. Dempsey called with A♣5♣, and Feinstein three-bet to $20,000 with A♥Q♦. Both opponents called, building the pot early.

The flop came A♠7♠K♣, giving each player a piece of the board. Feinstein kept betting, with Robl and Dempsey calling. The turn was the 5♦, and Feinstein pushed again for $135,000. This time, Dempsey went all-in for $421,000, Robl called, and Feinstein called all-in for his remaining $90,000. With the pot at $1,234,500, the players agreed to run the river three times. The first river was the 7♣, pairing the board but leaving Dempsey in the lead. The second river, the 5♥, gave him a full house, locking in his profit. The third river, the K♦, handed Robl trips and a one-third share of the pot. Final results saw Dempsey profit around $210,000. Feinstein lost about $138,000, while Robl’s loss was roughly $70,000. The hand, though dramatic, did not break High Stakes Poker records—the largest pot remains $1,412,500, won by Alan Keating in Season 14.

The episode is part of High Stakes Poker Season 15, now available in full on PokerGO. All 17 episodes feature high-stakes cash games, with this hand standing out for its three-way all-in and multiple river runs.

While no single player took the entire $1.2 million pot, the hand highlighted the volatility of no-limit hold'em at the highest levels. Dempsey’s full house secured his gain, while the others absorbed losses in a memorable clash.