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Lithuanian poker showdown reshapes tournament with bold bets

One bold bet changed everything. When two Lithuanian pros clashed at the tables, the tournament’s momentum swung in an instant.

In this picture I can see the hand of a person holding cards.
In this picture I can see the hand of a person holding cards.

Lithuanian poker showdown reshapes tournament with bold bets

A high-stakes poker hand between Lithuanian players Deividas Butnoras and Paulius Kisielius reshaped their chip counts in the tournament. The clash saw a large pot develop early, with both players committing significant bets before the turn card arrived.

The action began with a flop of J♣9♦2♥ and 150,000 already in the pot. Butnoras made a bold move, betting 50,000. Kisielius chose to call, keeping the hand alive.

The hand marked a significant swing in the tournament for both Lithuanians. Butnoras gained momentum with the pot, while Kisielius absorbed the loss but remained in contention with a substantial stack. The matchup highlighted the high-risk decisions players face in competitive poker.

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