Gediminas Uselis crushes rival in high-stakes poker showdown

A pocket kings bluff seals another victory for the WSOP champ. Can anyone stop Uselis’ relentless rise in this elite poker battle?

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2026 January 18 . 9:12 AM

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Gediminas Uselis crushes rival in high-stakes poker showdown

Gediminas Uselis, a 28-year-old Lithuanian poker professional, has cemented his place at the top of a high-stakes tournament. Known for career earnings surpassing $1.5 million, he now leads the event with over 1,100,000 in chips. His latest move saw him eliminate a key opponent in a dramatic all-in confrontation.

The hand began with Uselis holding a commanding stack of 1,100,000. On a board showing 4♣ 3♥ 3♠ 10♦ 7♦, he pushed all in for roughly 350,000 with K♥ K♦. His opponent, Vytautas Semaska, hesitated before calling with a visibly troubled expression.

Semaska’s stack of 130,000 was at risk, but Uselis’ pocket kings held strong. The call proved costly for Semaska, leaving him with just a fraction of his original chips. Uselis, meanwhile, extended his lead to over 1,000,000, securing his position as the tournament’s chip leader. Uselis is no stranger to high-pressure victories. In 2023, he won the WSOP Europe Main Event in Rozvadov, taking home €1,500,000. A year later, he claimed the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Main Event in Cyprus, earning $2,400,000. These wins have solidified his reputation as one of poker’s rising stars.

With his latest all-in success, Uselis now dominates the tournament chip counts. His opponent, Semaska, remains in the game but with a severely reduced stack. The Lithuanian’s aggressive play and strong track record suggest he will be a formidable force as the event progresses.