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My good friend Robin Wikemar told me he played what probably is the craziest hand of his live poker tournament career. He explained what went down, and one has to admit, it is quite astonishing.

His unknown opponent – let’s say “Mr. X” – opened to 10,000 (keep in mind this hand played out at Level 14) from the Button. Wikemar three-bet to 30,000 from the Big Blind, and Mr. X made the call.

First to act, Wikemar checked the 9♠J♣6♦ flop, and Mr. X dipped his toes in the water with an 18,000 bet. Wikemar made the call, and the dealer revealed the 7♥ on the turn. The Swede checked again, Mr. X sized up to 42,000; once again, Wikemar decided to stick around.

Wikemar completed the check trifecta on the 6♥ river. All gas, no breaks from Mr. X, who forced his opponent all in for roughly 90,000. Wikemar didn’t require more than five seconds before making the call.

Mr. X: K♠T♠
Robin Wikemar: A♠Q♣

In other words, a call with ace-high earned Wikemar the full double-up.

Robin Wikemar: 360,000
Mr. X: Unknown

Robin Wikemar