- Philip Pearson
- Killian Desnos during the 2025 Battle of Malta.
As the high roller went underway, Philip Pearson had a side bet dedicated to charity going all in blind the first hand of the high roller. Not one to leave his friend hanging, Killian Desnos tagged along for the fun.
After two early players shoved all in, Desnos made the call and the three players revealed their hands.
Killian Desnos: J♣8♠
Under the Gun: A♦K♠
Big Blind: K♦K♥
The board ran out 7♣8♣8♦7♠Q♦ for Desno’s to send the two players to the rail
Killian Desnos: 120,000
Closely behind, Philip Pearson moved all in from early position and a late position player made the call. Both players revealed their holdings.
Philip Pearson: 7♠2♣
Late Position: J♣J♥
Pearson used one of his many lives as he caught the 2♦Q♠4♣K♠7♣ for a rivered two pair.
Philip Pearson: 80,000