Set Over Set Cooler Gives Alan Keating $1.2 Million Poker Hand
Alan Keating Strikes Again!
Oh boy, Alan Keating is back at it again, and this time he’s not just throwing some chips around; he’s stacking them high in a way that would make even the most experienced poker players jealous. The poker shark and business whiz recently snagged a jaw-dropping $1.2 million pot in a high stakes cash game, proving once again that he’s got a knack for hitting the jackpot when it counts.
The Super High Roller Showdown
Currently, Keating’s lighting up the tables in the sensational $500/$1,000 Super High Roller Cash Game at the PokerGO Studio. It’s a poker party, and the guest list is more exclusive than a celebrity yacht, featuring big names like Andrew Robl, Phong “Turbo” Nguyen, Kirk Brown, Tan Nguyen, Justin Gavri, and Darin Feinstein. Talk about a star-studded showdown!
Feinstein’s Trap Falls Flat
Now let’s dive into the action. With a cheeky $4,000 double straddle on, Feinstein tried to pull a fast one by limping in with a pair of jacks (J♥ J♦). But little did he know, the poker gods had a surprise in store for him. Kirk Brown kicked things off with a raise to $19,000 holding Q♠ 6♠, and then—bam!—Keating woke up with pocket queens (Q♦ Q♥) in the big blind. Instead of going all-in like a maniac, Keating decided to keep the party going with a smooth call.
Feinstein, surely feeling crafty, struck back with a three-bet to $90,000, attempting to lure his opponents into his web. Brown, after a bit of a think, folded, leaving just Keating and Feinstein. With $206,000 in the pot, it was time to let the cards do the talking.
The Flop and Turn Reveal
As the dealer dished out the flop of K♠ 8♣ 5♦, Feinstein took a shot and bet $100,000. Keating? He was more than happy to call. Then came the turn, and what a turn it was! The Q♣ landed like a gift from the heavens, giving Keating a set of queens when he needed it most. The tension was palpable, and you could almost hear Feinstein’s hopes deflating when both players checked it.
Drama on the River
But hold your horses! The river brought the J♠, giving Feinstein a set of jacks, but it was also the cue for Keating to shove all in for his remaining $416,000. Talk about a bombshell of a river card! Feinstein, blissfully unaware of the disaster awaiting him, snap-called. And then, the moment of truth—the look on Feinstein’s face when he realized he was beat was priceless. “Holy s***!” he exclaimed, throwing his hands in the air like he just lost his last life in a video game. “What a f****** river!”
Catch the Action Live!
If you want to witness this epic showdown, don’t miss the livestreamed cash game on the PokerGO YouTube channel! You’ll see firsthand how the high-stakes drama unfolds in all its glory.
Meet Calum
Your guide through this wild poker escapade is none other than Calum, who joined the PokerNews team in September 2021. After dabbling in the UK energy sector, he stumbled upon the world of poker in 2017 and has been hooked ever since. He’s a seasoned poker scribe, covering various events and bringing you the insider scoop on big tournaments, including the iconic World Series of Poker (WSOP).
