In the narrative, Alan Keating intentionally forfeits a $1.9 million poker pot after his opponent surprisingly executes a remarkable move.
The Gutsiest Call in High-Stakes Poker
In a heart-stopping moment during Day 1 of the Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game, Alan Keating attempted one of the riskiest poker bluffs ever, but faced a formidable opponent in the form of Peter Wang. Their intense showdown had thousands of viewers on the edge of their seats.
The stage was set with a pot nearing $2 million in a cash game that's already seen its fair share of action. Poker veteran Erick Lindgren won a seat worth $25,000, but wasn't as lucky as he lost a hefty sum of around $200,000 within the initial rounds. It wasn't until a crucial hand between Keating and Peter that the game saw its most notable play.
Peter's Bold Move
The hand commenced with Peter raising from under the gun with J♥J♣ to $6,000, six times the big blind. Keating called from the cutoff with Q♠10♦, and Jack (in the small blind with Q♥Q♦) three-bet it to $26,000. Both players called, leading to a flop of 4♠7♦6*♦.
Jack, with the best hand, continued with a $35,000 wager. Peter called with an over pair, but Keating, managing a trophy hand of queen-high with no real draw, raised it to $180,000. The bluff attempt failed as both opponents called.
The 2♠ appeared on the turn, offering no help for any player. After action checked around, the A♦ on the river gave Keating an opportunity to represent a stronger hand. Jack and Peter checked, but Keating, unwilling to abandon a pot worth $621,000, moved all in for $663,000.
To everyone's surprise, Jack folded the best hand, leaving the decision to Peter. After a lengthy contemplation, Peter dug deep and made the gutsy call with nothing but one pair – a move that showcased the skills of a seasoned pro.
"Good call, Peter," Keating conceded, as Peter scooped the $1,950,000 pot.
$1.95 MILLION POT!! 💰💰💰@Mister_Keating shoves ALL IN as a BLUFF 😱
Peter makes the insane call!! And the rivalry continues!! pic.twitter.com/oBlAVLT6xV— Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) April 29, 2025
Peter's courageous call made him an instant legend following his impressive performance during the 2024 Million Dollar Game, where he walked away with just under $5 million across three sessions. About 90 minutes into the game, Peter was already up more than $1.1 million.
Nearly 30,000 viewers were tuned into the Hustler Casino Live YouTube channel early in the stream, with the event expected to run until at least midnight PT.
Peter Wang is a familiar face in high-stakes poker, especially on Hustler Casino Live, where he is known for his aggressive playstyle. One of his most memorable moments in poker history involved a daring hand against Alan Keating in a Hustler Casino Live event. Wang and Keating have previously gone head-to-head in another financially significant pot, making their rivalry a highlight of high-stakes games.
- Alan Keating's attempted poker bluff in the 2024 Million Dollar Game on Hustler Casino Live was showcased in a news article about the casino-and-gambling industry.
- During the game, casino-games enthusiast Peter Wang displayed a gutsier performance, outplaying Alan Keating in a high-stakes poker game.
- In one hand, Peter raised with two jacks and Keating called with queen-ten, leading to a pot that neared $2 million.
- At an important moment, Keating bluffed with queen-high, attempting to win the pot with a $663,000 all-in bet during the casino games.
- In a surprising turn of events, Jack, who had the best hand, folded, leaving Peter with the decision to call or fold.
- Demonstrating the skills of a seasoned pro, Peter called with just one pair, adding another memorable moment to his high-stakes poker career.
