Massive Main Event prize pool snatched by Leo Margets during a wild shipment
Leo Margets, a contender in this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, had a thrilling moment during the evening's play when he eliminated Sergio Veloso in a hand worth over 67 million chips.
With 15 players remaining, Margets found himself in a precarious position, holding only a few big blinds before the hand began. The stakes were high, and the tension was palpable as the cameras focused on the main feature table.
The hand started with Veloso holding a chip lead, but the flop brought a dramatic twist. With the flop coming , Veloso took the lead, putting the pressure on Margets. However, the Brazilian veteran held on, waiting for his opportunity.
That opportunity came on the turn card, which brought a flush sweat for Margets. With a river card of , Margets made a flush, sending Veloso home and moving up to second place on the leaderboard, albeit temporarily.
Despite the significant win, Margets remains in second place, with Hong Cai currently leading the Main Event with a chip count of 13,750,000[1]. The final table of nine players will be reached on Tuesday.
The elimination of Veloso was a pivotal moment in the Main Event, and the hand between the two players was the centre of attention during and after the elimination. The hand determined the winner of over 67 million chips, a sum that can change the course of any player's career.
As the Main Event continues, all eyes will be on Margets and the other remaining players as they fight for the coveted WSOP Main Event bracelet and a life-changing prize.
[1] Chip counts are subject to change as play continues.
In the high-stakes poker setting of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Leo Margets' elimination of Sergio Veloso on a dramatic hand worth 67 million chips brought the main feature table to a charged atmospheric peak. As Margets and Veloso locked horns over casino games, their showdown for the massive sum carried the potential to alter the course of both their careers.
