A new season of No Gamble No Future premiered this week, the classic televised poker show where several stars gather to play at a $50/$100 NLH table, but which has the peculiarity of having a roulette wheel that gives penalties or challenges to the players. Among those present was the legendary player Antonio Esfandiari
Perhaps it’s because he didn’t know his opponents very well, but whatever the reason, Antonio overlooked a vital piece of information. Player Sam «Mr. Tilt» Kiki
The action began with Esfandiari opening for US$500 with K 3. Kiki 3-bet with A K for US$2.000. Esfandiari, with no intention of backing down, responded with a 4-bet for US$10.000. After counting his opponent’s chips, Kiki opted to call.
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The flop showed A Q 9 giving Kiki top pair top kicker. Esfandiari, unaware of any of this, led out betting US$8.000. Kiki called to see the 10 on the turn, at which point Esfandiari continued betting, this time for US$21.000. Kiki called again and the 5 appeared on the river.
Without thinking twice, Esfandiari announced all-in for his remaining US$42.000 and Kiki called. “I have to be a good host,” Esfandiari said with a laugh, while Sam Kiki took the US$162.500 pot.
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