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Palina Mankevich in the 2025 Battle of Malta Main Event. Photo: Alek Gillies

Under the Gun, James Paris opened to 3,200. Mitchell Foster called from the Hi-jack, and when action came to Palina Mankevich in the Small Blind, she went all in for 23,500. After receiving a count, Paris made the call. Foster mucked and it was time for showdown.

Palina Mankevich: K♥Q♦
James Paris: A♠J♠

Palina took the lead on the flop and never lost it as the board spelled out Q♥3♠2♦T♥8♦.

James Paris: 147,000
Palina Mankevich: 50,000