Mariano Grandoli wins $340K in Hustler Casino Live's high-stakes poker showdown

A nerve-wracking bluff and a six-figure pot: How Grandoli outplayed Lambo Tyler in High Stakes Friday's most dramatic hand yet. The Stand Up Game twist? Buttons decided fates.

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2026 March 31 . 8:15 PM

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Mariano Grandoli wins $340K in Hustler Casino Live's high-stakes poker showdown

A high-stakes poker hand during Hustler Casino Live's Stand Up Game has earned Mariano Grandoli a spot in PokerOrg's Hand of the Week. The match took place on High Stakes Friday, where eight players competed for buttons—and big pots. Grandoli walked away with $340,500 after a tense showdown against Lambo Tyler. The hand began with Denis the Menace raising pre-flop. Tyler called with K♠ Q♠, while Grandoli three-bet with an undisclosed holding. Both players proceeded to the flop, where Grandoli led with a bet. Tyler called, and the turn brought another round of betting—Grandoli again pushed forward, and Tyler matched.

The river completed the board, and Grandoli fired a final bet. Tyler called but mucked after seeing Grandoli's winning hand. The victory secured Grandoli the $340,500 pot. This round was part of the *Stand Up Game* variant, where winning a hand earns a player a button. Buttons shield players from financial penalties, adding extra pressure to each decision. Grandoli entered the hand needing one more button, with only one left to claim.

The win not only boosted Grandoli's stack but also earned him recognition in PokerOrg's Hand of the Week. The Stand Up Game format, with its button-based penalties, made the high-stakes clash even more intense. Grandoli's aggressive play and well-timed bets proved decisive in securing the massive pot.