Poker showdown: Aces crush kings in a million-chip all-in clash

One bold hand changed everything. With 3.6M chips now at stake, the underdog faces an uphill battle—can luck turn the tide?

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2026 January 18 . 11:17 AM

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The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread... — The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread out in front of them. In the background, there is a pillar and other objects, suggesting that the men are participating in a poker tournament.

Poker showdown: Aces crush kings in a million-chip all-in clash

A tense heads-up showdown unfolded between Jarmo Luokkala and Deividas Butnoras in a high-stakes poker match. The two players clashed in an all-in confrontation before the flop, with both holding strong starting hands. The outcome shifted the chip counts dramatically.

Luokkala went all-in with a pair of kings (K♦️ K♥️), while Butnoras called with pocket aces (A♣️ A♦️). The latter was at risk with 1,785,000 chips on the line. The board revealed 4♣️ T♠️ 5♠️ 2♣️ 2♥️, leaving Butnoras’ aces ahead.

After the hand, Butnoras took a commanding lead with 3,640,000 chips. Luokkala, now trailing, was left with 1,850,000. The match remains undecided, with no further updates on the final result or tournament details.

The heads-up battle continues, with Butnoras holding a near 2-to-1 chip advantage. The next hands will determine whether Luokkala can stage a comeback or if Butnoras will secure the victory. No official winner has been announced as of yet.