A dramatic showdown unfolded on PokerGO’s No Gamble, No Future Season 7, Episode 6, where high-stakes cash game veteran Garrett Adelstein attempted a massive bluff but was called down in spectacular fashion. The hand resulted in a staggering $721,000 pot, shifting the momentum of the night and marking one of the most memorable calls in recent televised poker.
A Rollercoaster Session for Adelstein
Adelstein’s night was defined by both fortune and frustration. Early in the broadcast, he found himself in a critical confrontation against Justin Gavri, who held pocket aces (A♠ A♥). Despite being dominated with Q♣ 10♣, Adelstein caught lightning in a bottle. Running the board twice, both turns produced a ten, giving him trips in both runouts and securing him a $263,200 pot. For a brief moment, fortune smiled on the Los Angeles pro, but that success would not last.
The Hand That Changed Everything
Later in the episode came the defining clash. From the big blind, Shawn Madden raised to $5,000 holding A♠ 10♦. Adelstein, in the straddle, decided to defend with Q♥ 2♥.
The flop brought 4♦ 9♣ 10♥, giving Madden top pair. He bet $7,000, and Adelstein, with nothing more than queen-high, floated with position. The turn was the 8♦, which provided Adelstein with a gutshot draw. Madden continued for $15,000, only to face a bold raise to $55,000 from Adelstein.
When the river fell K♠, Madden checked, leaving the action to his aggressive opponent. Adelstein shoved for $292,000—an overbet more than twice the size of the pot. The room held its breath as Madden entered a deep tank. Whispering to himself, “I’m supposed to fold here,” he weighed the pressure but eventually pushed chips forward, making the call of the night. Adelstein could only reveal the bluff, conceding the $721,000 pot to Madden.
One of the Greatest Calls in the Show’s History
Commentator Jeff Platt called it “one of the best calls we’ve ever seen on this program.” The table erupted as Madden dragged the monster pot, cementing the hand as an instant classic in televised poker.
Adelstein, well known for his fearless style and willingness to apply maximum pressure, acknowledged the outcome with sportsmanship, fist-bumping Madden before immediately rebuying for $100,000.
What’s Next on No Gamble, No Future
The action doesn’t stop there. Next Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, Episode 7 will air on PokerGO, featuring a fresh lineup that includes Hollywood actress Jennifer Tilly and poker legend Phil Hellmuth, setting the stage for another round of high-stakes drama.
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