Mallu Finds an Eight; Hand-for-Hand Play has Commenced

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Ali Mallu has been opening big all day, and he decided to continue with this demeanor. He made it 24,000 from the Cut-off before Matas Gerdziunas moved all in for 108,000 from the Big Blind. “Okay, give me an eight,” Mallu requested to the dealer, and made the call.

Matas Gerdziunas: KK
Ali Mallu: 88

The Poker Gods heard Mallu’s prayers and delivered the 489 flop. The 4Q runout meant Gerdziunas was eliminated in nineteenth place, and as such, hand-for-hand play has commenced on the bubble with eighteen players left. “Will I bubble again?” Jake George asked this poker.pro live reporter, referring to when he bubbled not one, but two £150 Mini Main Event starting-day flights during the 2026 PartyPoker Tour Sheffield. Dear God, don’t let that happen.

Ali Mallu: 590,000
Matas Gerdziunas: 0

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