High-stakes poker bluff backfires as Saveikis crashes out in dramatic showdown
A high-stakes poker hand between Sigitas Raila and Algirdas Saveikis ended with one player eliminated. The clash saw a pot of around 20,000 chips grow on a dramatic board. No further updates on their current results have been made public.
The hand unfolded on a board showing A♣J♥K♣9♣6♠. Raila held K♥Q♦ for second pair kings, while Saveikis revealed a weak 3♥2♣.
Raila opened the betting with a 6,000-chip wager. Saveikis responded by going all-in for roughly 51,000. Raila, with a slightly larger stack, called the bet.
The showdown left Saveikis with nothing, as his bluff failed. He was knocked out of the game with zero chips remaining. Raila, meanwhile, collected the pot and was left with 141,000 chips.
The hand marked the end of Saveikis’ run in the tournament. Raila secured a significant chip boost, though no further details on their progress have been released. The outcome hinged on a bold but unsuccessful move from Saveikis.
