Ketola and Li Make History with $12.7M Pot in Epic Poker Showdown
Poker enthusiasts witnessed a thrilling showdown between Ossi 'Monarch' Ketola and Bjorn Li, known as 'AsianFlushie', in a series of heads-up matches. The duo made history with a $12.7 million pot, breaking the previous record set by Ketola and Alex Foxen.
Ketola, who had previously outmatched opponents like Tom Dwan and Alex Foxen, faced Li in a series of high-stakes games. The day's most significant hand saw Ketola win a staggering $12.7 million pot with a hand of , besting Li's . This hand not only set a new televised poker record but also eclipsed the previous record of $11 million, set by Ketola and Foxen.
Earlier in the day, Li managed to secure victories in three out of four $2 million sit n' go-style games, banking a total of $4 million. However, Ketola finished the day $4 million ahead after winning all of Li's chips in the final match.
The intense matchup between Ketola and Li has left poker fans on the edge of their seats. While Ketola's aggressive play and marketing tactics have drawn controversy, including the use of racist language, Poker.Org has condemned such behavior. Despite the drama, the duo's record-breaking pot will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic moment in poker history.
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