Michael Moncek won $1.5M from Andrew Robl on High Stakes Poker
August 29, 2026
The second-biggest pot in HSP history has been played. Michael "Texas Mike" Monchek managed to completely wipe out the stack of cash-stream superstar Andrew Robl, booking a win of $1,517,500.
In a game with straddles up to $16,000, Samih Elamawi opened with a raise to $40,000 holding A♥️5♦️. Monchek called with A♠️5♠️, and Robl called from the straddle with 6♣️5♥️. The flop 4♠️2♠️8♠️ gave Monchek a made nut flush, and he immediately bet $55,000. Elamawi folded, but Robl, with an open-ended straight draw, hit call.
The turn 3♥️ completed Andrew's dead straight. Monchek continued his aggression and bet another $150,000 — Robl called again. On the river came a blank 4♦️, and Monchek announced all-in for his remaining $490,000.
Robl hesitated but, knowing his opponent's reputation and his ability to bluff, still couldn't part with his straight. The entire pot went to Monchek.
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In a game with straddles up to $16,000, Samih Elamawi opened with a raise to $40,000 holding A♥️5♦️. Monchek called with A♠️5♠️, and Robl called from the straddle with 6♣️5♥️. The flop 4♠️2♠️8♠️ gave Monchek a made nut flush, and he immediately bet $55,000. Elamawi folded, but Robl, with an open-ended straight draw, hit call.
The turn 3♥️ completed Andrew's dead straight. Monchek continued his aggression and bet another $150,000 — Robl called again. On the river came a blank 4♦️, and Monchek announced all-in for his remaining $490,000.
Robl hesitated but, knowing his opponent's reputation and his ability to bluff, still couldn't part with his straight. The entire pot went to Monchek.
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