Muhammad Khalil's bold bluff secures a 1.5M-chip lead at PartyPoker Tour

A single hand changed the tournament's fate. Khalil's fearless bet left Liu second-guessing—and his 8♦7♦ untouched.

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2026 February 1 . 10:02 AM

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Muhammad Khalil's bold bluff secures a 1.5M-chip lead at PartyPoker Tour

A high-stakes hand at the 2026 PartyPoker Tour Sheffield ended with Muhammad Khalil securing a major pot. The clash between Khalil and Benjamin Liu saw aggressive betting and a dramatic fold. Khalil's victory pushed his chip stack to 1,500,000, while Liu was left with 1,200,000.

The action began with Khalil opening for 90,000 from the Hi-jack position. Liu, in the Big Blind, chose to defend his hand.

On the flop, Liu checked first. Khalil continued with a bet of 100,000, prompting Liu to check-raise to 280,000. The pressure escalated when Khalil moved all-in for 980,000. After deliberation, Liu decided to fold.

At the showdown, Khalil revealed A♥K♦, while Liu's hand—8♦7♦—remained untested. The pot was awarded to Khalil, significantly boosting his chip lead.

Khalil's bold play secured him a commanding position in the tournament. His stack now stands at 1,500,000, while Liu's chips dropped to 1,200,000. The hand highlighted the high-risk strategy that defined this stage of the competition.