Richard Berenbaum dominates WSOPC Calgary with a bold kings-powered lead

A daring five-bet shove with pocket kings catapulted Berenbaum to the top. Now, with 2M in chips, he’s rewriting the tournament’s fate.

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2025 November 11 . 10:01 AM

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Richard Berenbaum dominates WSOPC Calgary with a bold kings-powered lead

Richard Berenbaum, a seasoned poker player, has secured a significant lead at the 2025 WSOPC Calgary tournament. He currently sits with nearly 2 million in chips after a crucial hand against Zizhu Zhao.

The decisive hand saw Berenbaum, with pocket kings, five-bet shove for 895k. Zhao, holding the ace-king of hearts, called the bet. The flop brought a king (K♠10♣A♣7♦), giving Berenbaum a pair. The turn and river (10♥) didn't change the dynamics, securing Berenbaum's win. This victory has propelled him to the top, while Zhao is now left with about 800k in chips.

Richard Berenbaum's strategic play has paid off, catapulting him to the lead with nearly 2 million in chips. The tournament continues, with Berenbaum and Zhao both poised to make further moves.