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Set, Straight, & Two Pair Clash In WSOP Main Event Pot
A colossal pot erupted on Day 1B of the WSOP Main Event, showcasing a rare three-way collision of premium hands on the flop: a set, a straight, and two pair.
TL;DR
A massive cooler went down on Day 1B of the 2026 WSOP Main Event involving Boris Vaynberg, Niklas Deitmer, and Sarah Jackman.
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is already delivering the kind of high-stakes drama poker fans crave, and Day 1B provided a hand for the ages. At one of the featured tables, under the glare of the ESPN cameras, a single pot ballooned to an astounding 115,600 chips – nearly twice the starting stack – as three players found themselves holding monster hands on a single, explosive flop.
The hand unfolded during the final level of Day 1B, with blinds set at 300-600 and a 600 big blind ante. The action began with Diego Margalef, who opened the pot from middle position with 9♥8♥, raising to 1,400. Niklas Deitmer, holding Q♠9♠, made the call from the cutoff. Then, former adult film star Sarah Jackman, known by her stage name Katie Morgan and also recognized for her role in Kevin Smith’s film *Zack and Miri Make A Porno*, entered the fray from the button with K♣J♣. Not to be outdone, Boris Vaynberg flatted from the small blind, clutching 10♠10♣. Even 2004 WSOP Main Event champion Greg Raymer decided to see a flop, calling with 4♥3♠ from the big blind, setting the stage for an extraordinary confrontation.
The flop—Q♣10♥9♦—was nothing short of sensational, connecting with three players in a truly spectacular fashion. Vaynberg, sitting with a middle set of tens, checked. The action then checked around to Deitmer, who held top two pair (queens and nines) and bet 3,000. Jackman, having flopped a king-high straight, made the call. Vaynberg, with his set, also stayed in the hand. Raymer and Margalef, whose holdings now seemed utterly insignificant, wisely folded, leaving a tense three-way battle for the turn.
The 9♣ on the turn amplified the drama exponentially. This card paired the board, transforming two of the remaining players' already strong hands into full houses. Vaynberg, now holding tens full of nines, led out for 8,000. Both Deitmer, with nines full of queens, and Jackman, still clinging to her king-high straight, made the call, setting up a river card that promised to be either a decisive blow or a heart-wrenching twist.
The K♦ completed the board, and Vaynberg, holding the nuts with tens full of nines, fired a substantial value bet of 25,000. Deitmer, with his nines full of queens, made the call, while Jackman, despite her straight now being far behind, also committed chips to the call, perhaps unable to believe she was beaten after such a strong flop. Vaynberg scooped the enormous pot, showcasing a remarkable hand that perfectly illustrates the unpredictable nature of poker.
At the end of Day 1B, Boris Vaynberg bagged an impressive 148,400 chips, securing a spot within the top 100 stacks. Sarah Jackman also concluded the night in a strong position, finishing with 104,900 chips, placing her inside the top 200. Niklas Deitmer, despite losing a significant portion of his stack in this memorable hand, still managed to finish with just under a starting stack, keeping his hopes alive to contend for this year's coveted world championship title. This hand, a true highlight of the early Main Event action, will undoubtedly be replayed and discussed for years to come, epitomizing the thrilling highs and lows of the WSOP.
