Max Burney crushes high-stakes showdown at PartyPoker Tour Sheffield
A high-stakes hand unfolded at the 2026 PartyPoker Tour Sheffield £500 Main Event. Max Burney and Patrice Brandt clashed in a pivotal moment, with Burney emerging as the dominant chip leader. The exchange saw aggressive betting and a dramatic showdown on the river card.
The action began when Burney opened with a min-raise to 32,000 from the Hi-jack. Brandt, in the Small Blind, responded by three-betting to 106,000. Burney called, and the flop came down 5♠ 4♣ 8♦.
Burney led out with a 70,000 bet, which Brandt called. On the A♠ turn, Brandt took control, firing 65,000. Burney matched the bet, keeping the pot growing.
The river landed a 2♦, and Burney made a massive move—betting 400,000. This left Brandt with a tough decision, as he had just 305,000 remaining. After a long pause, Brandt called all in. Burney tabled his hand, while Brandt eventually mucked A♦, conceding the pot.
The victory pushed Burney's stack past the 1,000,000 mark, solidifying his position as a major force in the tournament.
Brandt's exit from the hand leaves him with no further chips in play. Burney now holds a commanding lead, setting the stage for deeper runs in the event. The tournament continues with Burney as one of the chip leaders in the £500 Main Event.
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