Poker showdown: Vince Lam’s bold all-in backfires against Robin Bergren’s queens
A high-stakes poker hand unfolded between Vince Lam and Robin Bergren in a recent tournament. The clash saw Lam push all in with a strong draw, only for Bergren to call with a dominant pair. The outcome shifted the chip counts dramatically.
The action began when Lam, seated in the cutoff, opened the betting with a raise to 120,000. Bergren, in the big blind, responded with a three-bet to 350,000. Lam then moved all in, putting his remaining 210,000 on the line.
Bergren took time to consider before making the call. He revealed pocket queens (Q♠ Q♣), a powerful starting hand. Lam, meanwhile, held A♣ K♣, needing help from the board to survive. The community cards rolled out 9♦ 10♣ 10♠ 7♥ 9♥. Neither player improved beyond their initial holdings. Bergren’s queens held firm, beating Lam’s ace-high. As a result, Bergren doubled his stack to 5,440,000, while Lam was left with just 210,000.
The hand marked a significant swing in the tournament’s dynamics. Bergren’s chip lead grew substantially, while Lam’s stack dwindled to a critical level. The outcome set the stage for further high-pressure moments in the competition.
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