High Stakes Poker Season 15 continued to deliver jaw-dropping hands in Episodes 6 through 8, as a fresh crop of pros—including Andrew Robl, Antonio Esfandiari, Darin Feinstein, Sameh Elamawy, Stanley Tang, Justin Gavri, and Sean Dempsey—took over the $500/$1,000 cash game tables.
Episode 6: Robl’s Rise
With Kevin Hart gone, Andrew Robl quickly assumed the spotlight. In a dramatic hand against Esfandiari, Robl capitalized on a double-straddle situation, making a bold move that nearly won him a $400,000 pot. His calculated aggression, paired with a well-timed “blind check” strategy, left opponents shaking their heads as he revealed quad sevens, much to the delight of viewers.
Later in the episode, Robl survived a massive bluff by Feinstein, scooping $540,000, proving his ability to read opponents and execute fearless calls under pressure.
Episode 7: Esfandiari’s Quads
Episode 7 belonged to Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari, who turned a seemingly standard hand into an insanely sick quads pot. Facing Elamawy and Gavri, Esfandiari trapped his opponents expertly, eventually moving all-in on a board that delivered four eights. The final showdown saw Elamawy’s aces full crumble against Esfandiari’s monster hand, igniting the table and the commentary team alike.
Episode 8: Robl Retakes Command
Robl responded with authority in Episode 8, reasserting himself as table captain. A hand against Esfandiari saw him leveraging board texture and aggressive betting to pressure opponents into folding, while later, he navigated a $1.2 million pot with Feinstein and Dempsey. By cleverly running three rivers, Robl managed to protect his stack, demonstrating both patience and daring under enormous pressure.
Takeaway: Season 15 Heats Up
These three episodes underscore the intensity of Season 15, blending high-stakes poker drama with skillful execution. From Esfandiari’s quads to Robl’s strategic bluffs and massive multi-run pots, the series proves that anything can happen when pros mix with a little bit of luck and a lot of audacity.
High Stakes Poker remains must-watch television for anyone hungry for heart-stopping poker action and multi-million-dollar hands.
