Veskins Caught Bluffing
A high-stakes poker clash unfolded at the Triton Poker Super High Roller tournament in Monte-Carlo. Stefan 'S.Z.' Ziegler faced off against Vadim Veskins in a tense hand that shifted the chip stacks dramatically. The showdown ended with Ziegler taking a significant pot, though Veskins later secured the event’s top prize.
The hand began with a pot of around 50,000 by the turn. The community cards showed 10♣6♠2♠K♥, setting the stage for a decisive moment. Ziegler, holding Q♥Q♣, check-called a 15,000 bet to see the 6♦ on the river.
Veskins then went all-in, betting 40,000—enough to cover Ziegler’s remaining stack. Ziegler called, revealing his pair of queens, which beat Veskins’ **A♣7♣**. The victory boosted Ziegler’s stack to 140,000, while Veskins’ dropped to 42,000. Despite this setback, Veskins went on to win the tournament, claiming a prize of over **€2 million**.
The hand marked a key moment in the tournament, reshaping the chip counts before the final stages. Ziegler’s win with queens secured him a stronger position, though Veskins ultimately triumphed in the event. The Triton Poker Super High Roller in Monte-Carlo once again delivered intense, high-value poker action.
