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Dramatic all-in reshapes poker tournament as Cosma ousts Ghiglione

One daring all-in changed everything. Ghiglione's exit hands Cosma a six-figure stack—and a shot at tournament dominance.

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The image shows a group of people in canoes on a river, with some of them holding paddles. On the left side of the image, there is a bridge with railings and pillars, and a few people standing on the ground. In the background, there are trees and a wall, suggesting that this is a scene from the River Cam Race.

Dramatic all-in reshapes poker tournament as Cosma ousts Ghiglione

A high-stakes poker hand unfolded in a recent tournament, ending with Bob Cosma likely taking the chip lead. The clash saw Gaston Ghiglione eliminated, forcing him toward the re-entry queue. The decisive moment came after a series of aggressive bets and a dramatic all-in call. The action began when Ghiglione opened to 500 from UTG+2. Bob Cosma, seated on the Button, decided to call. Francisco Utrera then entered the hand from the Big Blind.

The flop landed as 5♦ K♠ 10♣. Ghiglione took the lead, betting 1,000, and Cosma matched it. The turn brought the A♠, prompting Ghiglione to check. Cosma seized the opportunity, firing a 1,200 bet.

Ghiglione responded on the next street, raising to around 5,000. The tension escalated when Cosma pushed all-in. Ghiglione made the call, but the outcome left him bust. Meanwhile, Cosma’s stack swelled to six figures, positioning him as the probable chip leader. Ghiglione’s exit sends him back to the re-entry desk, while Cosma’s bold play secures a dominant chip position. The hand highlights the volatility of tournament poker, where a single all-in can reshape the leaderboard.

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