High Stakes Poker set a new record pot in a marathon PokerGO cash-game session, Triton’s Jeju series opened with large fields and marquee names, and Garrett Adelstein published Beneath the Cards, which revisits the Jack-Four controversy.
High Stakes Poker’s biggest-ever pot landed at $4,260,000 when Texas Mike shoved a ten-high bluff that Eric Wasserson called.
Garrett Adelstein released his memoir Beneath the Cards, promising to address the infamous J4 hand and offering personal and professional revelations.
High-stakes cash games, an active Triton festival in South Korea, and a long-awaited poker memoir dominated the week.
High Stakes Poker: $4.26M pot and a marathon session
Andrew Robl booked the PokerGO studio for several days of High Stakes Poker, bringing millions to the table and generating multiple seven-figure pots. The show's biggest pot ever was set during the final streamed session: a $4,260,000 confrontation between Eric Wasserson and Texas Mike.
Triton Poker Jeju: strong attendance and notable winners
Triton's Jeju festival started with large entries and a roster of elite players on site, including Adrian Mateos, Joao Simao, Jesse Lonis, Nick Petrangelo, Justin Saliba, David Coleman, and Phil Ivey among others.
Triton scheduled an Invitational event to start on September 12 featuring 42 pairs of recreational and professional players, positioned to be one of the largest invitational formats the series has run.
Garrett Adelstein releases Beneath the Cards
Garrett Adelstein published Beneath the Cards, a memoir that covers his personal background and professional career. The book promises to address the notorious Jack-Four hand—often referenced as the J4 controversy—and includes revelations about Adelstein's life beyond that single hand. Pokerati's coverage notes Adelstein "holds nothing back," touching on childhood, mental health struggles, and mixed feelings about spending and the poker world.
What this means for poker followers
If you follow high-stakes cash action, the PokerGO marathon reinforced that televised cash games can still produce headline moments and record pots. For tournament followers, Triton Jeju's early turnout signals continued appetite among pros and high rollers for large, high-buy-in festivals. For anyone tracking poker narratives, Adelstein's memoir aims to reframe a controversy that has persisted in the community while adding personal context to his career.
Garrett Adelstein talks about his autobiography "Beneath the Cards" and opens up about some lesser-known aspects of his private life and professional career. The post One for the Books – Garrett Adelstein Releases Autobiography to Fanfare first appeared on Pokerati .
A $4.26 million pot, a ten-high bluff and more than $10 million on the table made High Stakes Poker's latest marathon unforgettable.
How prominently does the infamous Jack-Four controversy feature in the book?
Triton Poker made history once again, as 120 players showed up to play the $200k Invitational, and Patrik Antonius and Ossi Ketola played a historic $20 million duel in Jeju. The post A Week in Review: Antonius Faces Monarch, and Triton Poker Makes History first appeared on Pokerati .
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