Nick Airball ran a bluff against pocket aces on HCL
July 24, 2026
A few days ago, we reported that Nick Airball became the most profitable player in the history of Hustler Casino Live with a profit of $3.4 million. In the new episode of the show, the American failed to boost his bankroll, but became the hero of a spectacular hand.
Preflop, Airball with ♦️♠️ called a 3-bet from Jack Li, who had pocket aces. On the ♠️♠️♦️♣️ turn, Airball bet $4,000, Li raised to $17,000, and his opponent called. On the ♦️ river, after Airball checked, Li bet $9,000, and here Nick decided to bluff and go all-in for $42,600, pushing the pot up to $95,100. Jack Li sank into thought, but sensed something was off with his opponent and called after all, taking down $65,100.
It's worth noting that a bit earlier in the same game, Airball with ♠️♠️ sniffed out a bluff from Ethan "Rampage" Yau, who with ♣️♥️ shoved all-in on the ♦️2️⃣♥️♣️♣️ river. Airball called the bet and won $35,400.
The game's statistics ultimately turned out to be unpleasant for both Airball and Yau, as they ended up significantly in the red. Rampage lost $77,600, and Airball lost $148,000. The player who ended the evening with the best profit was Jack C, who earned $124,000, while Jack Li took $45,100.
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Preflop, Airball with ♦️♠️ called a 3-bet from Jack Li, who had pocket aces. On the ♠️♠️♦️♣️ turn, Airball bet $4,000, Li raised to $17,000, and his opponent called. On the ♦️ river, after Airball checked, Li bet $9,000, and here Nick decided to bluff and go all-in for $42,600, pushing the pot up to $95,100. Jack Li sank into thought, but sensed something was off with his opponent and called after all, taking down $65,100.
It's worth noting that a bit earlier in the same game, Airball with ♠️♠️ sniffed out a bluff from Ethan "Rampage" Yau, who with ♣️♥️ shoved all-in on the ♦️2️⃣♥️♣️♣️ river. Airball called the bet and won $35,400.
The game's statistics ultimately turned out to be unpleasant for both Airball and Yau, as they ended up significantly in the red. Rampage lost $77,600, and Airball lost $148,000. The player who ended the evening with the best profit was Jack C, who earned $124,000, while Jack Li took $45,100.
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