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A dealer artwork during the 2025 Battle of Malta. Photo: Alek Gillies

From UTG+1, Erik Lindqwist opened to 2,400. Shaun Decesare made the call, prior to Antonio Caruso moving all in for 11,300. Lindqwist folded and Decesare made the call.

Antonio Caruso: A♠8♦
Shaun Decesare: T♠T♥

Lucky river card for Caruso as the board spelled out 9♥J♣7♥Q♣A♦ and he doubled up his short stack as Decesare released a heavy sigh.

Shaun Decesare: 44,000
Antonio Caruso: 34,000