{"id":5532,"date":"2026-04-09T17:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=5532"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:35:09","slug":"wsope-main-event-bad-beat-josh-arieh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/wsope-main-event-bad-beat-josh-arieh\/","title":{"rendered":"WSOPE Main Event: Shocking Bad Beat - Josh Arieh AA Eliminated After Being Upset by Q"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5532\" class=\"elementor elementor-5532\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77cee7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c77cee7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b5bb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b5bb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5537\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67e1ed59ef-300x199.webp\" alt=\"WSOPE Main Event Bad Beat Josh Arieh aces cracked poker hand\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67e1ed59ef-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67e1ed59ef-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67e1ed59ef-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67e1ed59ef-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67e1ed59ef.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/> <em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In a crucial hand on Day 4 of the WSOPE Main Event, Josh Arieh&#039;s pocket Aces were overtaken by his opponent&#039;s Queen, marking a turning point in the tournament.<\/span><\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"548\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In this session <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"459\">WSOP Europe (WSOPE) Main Event<\/strong> During Day 4 of the competition, veteran professional players... <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"491\">Josh Arieh<\/strong> He suffered a dramatic bad beat, facing off with pocket aces against pocket queens when there were only 69 players left, only to be reversed on the river, becoming one of the turning points of the game.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"609\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This crucial hand not only cost Arieh a huge amount of chips but also directly affected his subsequent performance, ultimately leading him to... <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"608\">He finished in 44th place and won a prize of \u20ac35,000.<\/strong>\u3002<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"2o911h\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"637\">AA suffers a devastating comeback: The crucial 3.5M pot<\/h3><p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"658\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">At that time, the competition had entered a crucial stage, with only 69 players remaining:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"737\"><li data-section-id=\"1ntbe5y\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"694\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"680\">Sondre Stormyr<\/strong>(Muzzle position) 1.7M (full stop)<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1wdx6k3\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"707\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Hand: Q\u2663 Q\u2665<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"d4x0dw\" data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"737\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"724\">Josh Arieh<\/strong> Hold A\u2660 A\u2663 and call.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"759\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Both sides formed <strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"759\">A large pot of approximately 3.5 million chips.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"764\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Flip the card:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"777\"><li data-section-id=\"tfoga\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"777\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">2\u2663 9\u2660 J\u2660<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"791\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">At this point, Arieh still had a significant lead.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Turn Card:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"803\"><li data-section-id=\"1iwif2s\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"803\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">9\u2665<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"811\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The opponent has not improved.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">River card:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"><li data-section-id=\"8bxxb\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"825\">Q\u2666<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"856\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Stormyr hit three shots to complete the comeback, successfully turning the tide and saving the game.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1ojurpv\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"880\">Post-match reaction: Veteran player maintains a stable mentality<\/h3><p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"932\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Faced with this extremely devastating defeat, possessing <strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"910\">8 WSOP gold bracelets<\/strong> Arieh displayed veteran composure, stating on social media:<\/span><\/p><blockquote data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"958\"><p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"958\">\u201c&quot;I am a veteran who has been through many battles, this kind of blow will not hurt me.&quot;\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"998\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Despite his composed mindset, the impact of this hand was undeniable; he subsequently failed to recover his chips and ultimately finished in 44th place.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"10lgc9i\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1025\">Obrestad aims for a historic double title<\/h3><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1065\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5538\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67dd1b2afa-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67dd1b2afa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67dd1b2afa-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67dd1b2afa-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67dd1b2afa-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67dd1b2afa.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1065\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As the competition entered the later stages of Day 4, approximately 40 players remained, and one of the most anticipated aspects was:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1087\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1087\">Annette Obrestad<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1122\"><li data-section-id=\"1w03sv0\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1107\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">2007 WSOPE Main Event Champion<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ybf5mf\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1122\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Youngest gold bracelet winner in history<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1182\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Despite being inactive in the professional scene for many years, she has maintained a consistent performance and is currently advancing with a medium stack, with the potential to challenge... <strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1181\">Second Main Event title in 19 years<\/strong>\u3002<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"ujn5x\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1201\">Other key players<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5539\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67def09606-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67def09606-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67def09606-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67def09606-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67def09606-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/67def09606.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p><p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1222\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Several strong players remain competitive in the current competition:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1340\"><li data-section-id=\"1iyi9lm\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1256\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1241\">Zhu Hengtao<\/strong>(Zhu Hengtao) \u2013 Leading Chip Group<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"61fwss\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1300\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1279\">Rokas Asipauskas<\/strong>\u2014WSOP Paradise Champion<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1rxv9jq\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1340\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1321\">Shiina Okamoto<\/strong>Two-time consecutive women&#039;s champion, aiming for a triple crown record.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"134vd4s\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1355\">Summarize<\/h3><p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1449\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">current <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1372\">WSOPE Main Event<\/strong> Not only was it record-breaking in scale, but the plot also kept twisting and turning. From <strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1414\">Josh Arieh&#039;s AA was reversed.<\/strong> \u5230 <strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1435\">Obrestad aims for a historic double title<\/strong>The event was full of drama and legend.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1473\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As the competition enters its most intense phase, the outcome of the championship remains uncertain.<\/span><\/p><h3>Core Decision Retrospective: The Crucial Moments That Truly Determine Your Profitability<\/h3><p style=\"color: #333300;\">Once you&#039;ve mastered the basic rules, what truly influences your long-term wins and losses is whether your decisions on each street are correct.<br \/>The following scenarios are key turning points for most players, marking the point where they begin to &quot;lose money or make a profit&quot;:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/c-bet-turn-decision-double-barrel-analysis\/\">[Continuing the Attack] Should you continue firing after a C-bet and turn? Hand replay analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/double-barrel-poker-why-it-fails\/\">[Common Mistakes] Why does Double Barrel fail? Analysis of Reasons<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/check-call-vs-check-raise-poker-strategy\/\">[Decision Disagreement] Check-Call vs. Check-Raise: Which to Choose? Strategy Breakdown<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/3-bet-pot-strategy-flop-play\/\">[Advanced Scenarios] How to play after the flop in a 3-bet pot? Practical analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/button-steal-strategy-why-it-fails\/\">[Pre-flop Strategy] The Real Reason for a Failed BTN Blind Steal? Hand Review<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/poker-float-strategy-how-to-counter\/\">[Opponent Behavior] How to deal with an opponent&#039;s Float (floating call)? Decision Analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/multiway-pot-strategy-poker-analysis\/\">[Multi-Party Pots] Why shouldn&#039;t you bet recklessly in multi-party pots? Strategy Analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/passive-player-aggression-poker-analysis\/\">[Abnormal Signal] What does it mean when a passive player suddenly attacks? Retrospective Analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/aggressive-player-strategy-poker-adjustment\/\">[Counter-Strategy] How to adjust when facing aggressive players? Practical analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/bet-sizing-strategy-poker-mistakes\/\">[Sizing Error] How can a wrong betting sizing ruin a good hand? Case study.<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/overbet-poker-strategy-guide\/\">[Advanced Techniques] When to Use Overbet? Strategy Analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/slow-play-poker-strategy-guide\/\">[Slow Play Judgment] When should you slow play? Retrospective Analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/all-in-poker-strategy-risk-reward\/\">[All-in Decision] When to go all in? Risk and return analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/missed-flop-strategy-poker\/\">[Missing the Flop] What should you do if you miss the flop? Strategy Analysis<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/poker-fold-strategy-decision-making\/\">[Key Folding] When to Fold? Decisions to Avoid Continuous Losses<\/a><\/p><p style=\"color: #333300;\"><em>These decisions have no standard answers, but they follow a clear logic. By reviewing your hands, you can understand the real reasons behind every bet, call, and fold, and gradually build your own profitable decision-making model.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrew Robl&#039;s stunning fold in the latest episode of High Stakes Poker has reignited the poker community&#039;s debate about the &quot;best high-stakes fold of all time.&quot; This article compares two classic second-best folds by Robl and Doug Polk, analyzing which one is more 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