The 2026 WSOP continue to deliver unbelievable stories. On the last day of competition in Las Vegas one of the most unusual hands of the entire series occurred: a misclick led Ole Askeland
With blinds at 20,000/40,000 and an ante of 40,000, Li opened the action with a miniraise from middle position. Everyone folded until Askeland, in the small blind, announced all-in for 1,575,000 chips. The problem was that the Norwegian had not noticed the initial raise and thought he was only pressuring the big blind player to take the blinds and ante.
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When the action returned to Li, the Canadian called instantly and revealed A-A. Askeland could barely show a modest Q-6 offsuit, aware that he had made a mistake that could cost him elimination.
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However, poker once again showed why you should never give up on a hand too early.
The flop came K-Q-6, giving the Norwegian two pairs and putting him ahead. On the turn appeared another Q, completing the full house for Askeland and leaving Li’s aces with no chance. The river, a ten, only served to confirm one of the most shocking bad beats of this WSOP.
The hand completely changed the course of the tournament for both. Askeland went from being practically eliminated to staying alive and finally finished 11th, cashing US$42,524. Li, meanwhile, was reduced to just nine big blinds after losing the huge pot. Even so, he managed to recover, reached the final table and finished in sixth place, with a prize of US$123,846. In other words: both ended up happy.
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