Level 9: 1,000/1,500 (1,500)
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Artwork at the 2025 Battle of Malta. Photo: Alek Gillies

Erik Lindqwist bet 4,000 on a 7♠Q♣3♥ flop. Vidar Oeie called, and the 6♦ was dealt on the turn.

Both players checked, which brought the 4♥. Oeie was first to act and shoved roughly 40,000 into the 20,000 pot. Lindqwist took a minute before making the call.

Vidar Oeie: K♠J♦
Erik Lindqwist: 9♥9♠

Oeie’s bluff didn’t go through, and Lindqwist eliminated Oeie as his stack grew.

Erik Lindqwist: 128,000
Vidar Oeie: 0