Dramatic poker showdown knocks Carlos Gutierrez Garcia out in ninth place

One risky move changed everything. Garcia's ace-deuce failed to hold against Aguilera's underdog hand, costing him €3,600 and a shot at glory.

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2026 March 23 . 1:02 PM

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The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread... — The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread out in front of them. In the background, there is a pillar and other objects, suggesting that the men are participating in a poker tournament.

Dramatic poker showdown knocks Carlos Gutierrez Garcia out in ninth place

A high-stakes poker hand saw Carlos Gutierrez Garcia eliminated in ninth place after a dramatic showdown. José Aguilera called from the Big Blind, setting up a clash that ended Garcia's run in the tournament.

Garcia, holding A♦2♥, pushed all in for 145,000 from the Small Blind. Aguilera, with 8♠7♦, decided to call after getting favourable odds. The flop of 5♠6♦4♠ gave Aguilera a pair, overtaking Garcia's slight pre-flop advantage.

Neither the turn nor the river improved Garcia's hand, sealing his fate. With no chips left, he exited the game in ninth place, earning €3,600. Aguilera's stack grew to 1,905,000 after the elimination.

Garcia's tournament ended with a ninth-place finish and a €3,600 payout. Aguilera, meanwhile, boosted his chip lead, moving deeper into the competition. The hand marked a pivotal moment in the event's progression.