Kristaps Sipols crushes rival with three queens in high-stakes poker duel

One bold all-in changed everything. With three queens against a failed flush, Sipols secured a massive lead—leaving his rival with nothing but regret.

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2026 February 9 . 5:08 PM

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Kristaps Sipols crushes rival with three queens in high-stakes poker duel

A high-stakes poker showdown saw Kristaps Sipols eliminate Sebastian Von Toperczer in a dramatic all-in clash. The hand propelled Sipols to a commanding chip lead with 1,790,000, leaving his opponent with nothing in the pot.

The confrontation began on a flop of Ace of Spades, Jack of Spades, and Queen of Diamonds. Both players committed their entire stacks, setting up a decisive moment. Sipols held Queen of Hearts and Queen of Clubs, giving him a strong pair. Von Toperczer, meanwhile, had Ace of Diamonds and Queen of Spades, holding top pair with a flush draw.

The turn and river brought the Four of Diamonds and Eight of Hearts, sealing the outcome. Sipols' three queens proved unbeatable, while Von Toperczer's flush failed to materialise. The board left him with no way to recover, confirming his exit from the tournament.

With the win, Sipols now sits at 1,790,000 chips. Von Toperczer, once a contender, was left with zero and out of the competition.

The victory solidifies Sipols' position as the most likely chip leader in the event. His stack of 1,790,000 gives him a strong advantage moving forward. Von Toperczer's elimination marks the end of his run in this tournament.