High-Stakes Showdown: Monarch vs Tornado in a $4 Million Cash Game at Onyx Club
In the recent Onyx Super High Roller Series Cyprus event, high-stakes poker players Monarch (Ossi Ketola) and Tornado (Aussie Cahan) squared off in a thrilling game. The match, played with $2 million in chips, $10,000/$20,000 blinds, and a no-rebuy format, saw Monarch holding the momentum early on.
However, the pivotal hand of the game took an unexpected turn. Monarch, holding Ace♠ King♦, and Tornado, with King♥ 7♦, faced off. The flop came 3♦ J♦ K♠, giving Monarch top two pair and Tornado the nut flush draw. As the hand progressed, the river card landed as a 7♦, giving Tornado two pair and securing the victory.
The hand marked a significant turn in the match, with Tornado taking the lead for the first time. Despite Monarch's best efforts, including a $400,000 bet on the turn and a $600,000 bet on the river, Tornado called, saving himself from a potential $400,000 bet on the river due to the river card being a "brick 4♣".
The hand ended with Tornado flat-calling after Monarch's final bet, winning the $2 million pot. It's worth noting that Monarch held King♦ J♣ in this hand, while Tornado held A♦ 5♦.
The outcome of this hand added to Monarch's losing streak, which currently totals around $19M. Dan "Jungleman" Cates has already confirmed that he will play Monarch in a repeat, creating a buzz around a potential Jungleman rematch. Monarch, however, can name the stakes for this potential showdown.
Intriguingly, Monarch was seen consuming caviar throughout the game, adding an extra layer of excitement to the high-stakes poker event. Despite the loss, Monarch's future plans remain unclear, but given his recent activity and involvement in high-stakes poker such as the Triton Super High Rollers, it is likely he will continue playing in similar high roller and nosebleed-stakes events.
As for Tornado, his victory in the Onyx Super High Roller Series Cyprus event cements his place among the top players in the high-stakes poker world. The next tournament Monarch is expected to participate in is not explicitly stated, but fans of high-stakes poker will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting his next appearance.
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