Andrew Robl loses a record $2.4 million pot on High Stakes Poker

On the show High Stakes Poker, Andrew Robl and Eric Wasserson played for the largest pot in history — $2,478,000. Find out the details of this thrilling hand.

Andrew Robl Risks It All on a Draw and Loses a Record $2,478,000 Pot The Biggest Pot in High Stakes Poker History This past Saturday, during a live broadcast of High Stakes Poker from the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, the largest pot in the history of this legendary poker show was played. At the center of the action were two well-known pros—Andrew Robl and Eric Wasserson. Their heads-up clash resulted in a $2,478,000 pot, surpassing the previous show record set by Santosh Suvarna earlier this summer ($2,421,500). Notably, the previous record was set in a three-way pot, while this one was a heads-up battle between Robl and Wasserson. Hand Breakdown: From Raise to All-In The hand began with a standard button raise from Eric Wasserson, who made it $20,000 to go with A♦9♥ . In the small blind, Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek called with 8♣5♣ , and then Andrew Robl in the big blind 3-bet to $110,000 holding J♦10♦ . Wasserson, a regular in the biggest Las Vegas cash games, didn’t back down and 4-bet to $280,000. Moncek quickly folded, and Robl, holding suited connectors and sitting on a $1.6 million stack (covering his opponent), made the call. The flop came 9♦7♠4♠ . Robl checked, and Wasserson, having hit top pair, checked back. The turn brought the 3♦ , giving Robl a flush draw and a gutshot straight draw. Robl checked again, and Wasserson bet $200,000. Robl then went for a semi-bluff, check-raising all-in, covering Wasserson’s remaining $739,000 stack. Wasserson, who had made an impressive fold with a full house the day before, took his time and asked, “Am I slow-rolling you right now?” before making the call. The players agreed to run the board twice, a common practice in big pots to reduce variance. The Runout and Final Result The first river was the 6♥ , which didn’t improve Robl’s hand, so the pot went to Wasserson. As the dealer prepared for the second runout, Robl poured himself a glass of red wine, but the A♠ on the second board didn’t help him either. In the end, the entire record-breaking $2,478,000 pot went to Eric Wasserson. Session Results and Player Winnings Eric Wasserson — won $2,100,000 for the session. This is just shy of his previous best at the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event last year, where he earned $2,300,000 for fifth place. Andrew Robl — finished the night down $669,500, despite being considered one of the top cash game players in the world. Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek — ended up $276,500 in profit. Rick Salomon — lost $280,500. Alejandro Lococo — dropped $1,021,000. Leaderboard and Results Player Session Result Eric Wasserson +$2,100,000 Andrew Robl -$669,500 Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek +$276,500 Rick Salomon -$280,500 Alejandro Lococo -$1,021,000 Context: High Stakes Poker, the Players, and the Format High Stakes Poker is one of the most iconic televised poker shows, bringing together the world’s top poker stars to play for massive stakes. The games are broadcast from the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Andrew Robl is a renowned cash game specialist who regularly competes in the highest-stakes games. Eric Wasserson is also a familiar face at elite Las Vegas cash tables and is an accomplished tournament player. This hand featured the “run it twice” format—after an all-in, the remaining community cards are dealt twice, and the pot is split between the winners of each board. This is a popular practice in high-stakes cash games to reduce the impact of variance on a single hand. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players This hand is a vivid example of how crucial discipline and understanding of probabilities are, even for the most experienced players. In situations where huge sums are at stake, players are forced to make high-risk decisions, weighing not only the strength of their hand but also their chances of improving. For PPPoker club members, this is a great illustration of why it’s important to know and use formats like run it twice to manage variance in big pots. The hand also highlights the importance of solid bankroll management and mental resilience—skills that are valuable both online and at live tables. Finally, watching the pros play on High Stakes Poker can be an excellent learning tool: by analyzing their decisions, you can refine your own strategy and make more informed choices in your PPPoker sessions.