Palma's Ace-King Move and the 2,270,000-Chip Pot

While the fight for the Poker Masters Purple Jacket continues, Nicholas Palma faced Vitalijs Zavorotnijs in a big pot at the Event #8 final table. With six players left, where the winner receives $277,200 in prize money, Palma moved all in on the turn with ace-king.

The hand began with Palma raising to 140,000 chips preflop. Zavorotnijs defended with J♠ 10♥. When the flop came J♥ 8♣ 7♥, Zavorotnijs had top pair, while Palma had two overcards and the nut flush draw. Palma bet 135,000 chips and Zavorotnijs called.

The 5♠ came on the turn, and Palma moved all in, forcing Zavorotnijs to decide for his remaining 840,000 chips. After using several time banks, Zavorotnijs called with his jacks. The 10♦ on the river gave Zavorotnijs two pair, and he won the 2,270,000-chip pot. Palma was left with 425,000 chips, while Zavorotnijs took the chip lead.

PokerNews reviewed the hand with GTO Wizard and Lukas Robinson to examine whether the decisions of both players were correct and whether Palma's decision to play his draw by moving all in was justified.