Douglas Cornelson Wins Big at 'Rising of the Shield Hero' Poker Event
In a thrilling turn of events at the 'Rising of the Shield Hero' anime event in 2025, Michael Douglas walked away with a substantial prize, boosting his earnings to approximately 800k. The pot was won after a tense encounter with Jerry Li, who was doubled out after the tournament.
The action began when Jerry Li raised to 100k under the gun, a move that Michael Douglas met with a flat call from the big blind. The flop brought an interesting dynamic, with all three cards being clubs: 3♣5♣K♣. Michael Douglas found himself in a strong position, having hit a king with his K♦J♠. Li, however, was holding A♠9♥, a hand that failed to improve on the runout.
Michael Douglas's king on the flop proved to be the deciding factor in this high-stakes poker game. With Li's Ace and Nine failing to improve, Michael Douglas's pot increased significantly, contributing to his total earnings of about 800k.
