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Ben Sulsky and Odd_Oddsen's High-Stakes Poker Showdown
CasinoJanuary 4, 2013·1 min read

Ben Sulsky and Odd_Oddsen's High-Stakes Poker Showdown


In a high-stakes Pot Limit Omaha Hi game with a $20 ante, Ben Sulsky and Odd_Oddsen found themselves in a complex situation that sparked a heated debate among top poker players. Ben Sulsky, known as the Hero (BTN/SB), held Qs Kh 8h Qh, while Odd_Oddsen (BB) had an unknown hand.

Odd_Oddsen checked on the river, and Ben Sulsky bet $12,800. Odd_Oddsen then raised to $52,158, leading to a discussion among poker players about the best play. Phil Galfond commented that the situation was terrible and that he wouldn't be able to fold. Zak Freeman, on the other hand, suggested that the situation was complex and that folding might be the right play.

Ben Sulsky disagreed with Zak Freeman's analysis, arguing that the situation was complex and educational. He believed that the hand involved a difficult decision and that players could learn from it. Donkpredator criticized Zak Freeman's post, calling it banal. Adam Li suggested that Odd_Oddsen might be bluffing with a hand like 99 or 77. MajaIvarsson99 suggested that Odd_Oddsen might be bluffing with a hand like JcXc109. Chum criticized Zak Freeman's evaluation of players' hand ranges, stating that Odd_Oddsen would never check-raise with an underfull.

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