Torrential River Swiftly Sweeps Away Kingsley to the Tracks
In the swanky 2025 PartyPoker Tour Manchester, Ryan Cox, famed poker pro, went toe-to-toe with underdog David Kingsley. The stakes were high, and the tension was palpable as Kingsley raised a whopping 200,000 from the Small Blind.
With a smirk and an extra swig of whiskey, Cox saw an opportunity and doubled down, throwing in an extra 640,000. Kingsley, showing no fear, matched the bet.
The cards were revealed: Cox had the Ace of Spades and King of Hearts, while Kingsley held the Jack of Hearts and Jack of Spades. The flop came 3 of Hearts, Queen of Diamonds, and 7 of Spades, giving Kingsley a commanding lead with a pair of Jacks.
But, as fate would have it, the turn card was a 10 of Hearts, giving Cox additional outs. The crowd held their breath as the final community card was dealt - the K of Clubs. The river card was the nail in Kingsley's coffin, sending him packing in 15th place and earning him a £615 payout.
With a crooked smile, Cox found himself piling up a massive stack of 2,400,000 chips, leaving Kingsley with none. Though Kingsley's exit was significant, Cox wasn't in the clear yet, as he was ultimately knocked out in 5th place for £2,160. The details of this hand may still be shrouded in mystery, but there's no denying that Kingsley's run at the tournament was cut short by the cunning moves of Ryan Cox.
Despite the initial lead, Kingsley's poker career took a turn when he met his match in Cox, leading him to exit the tournament in 15th place. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts marveled at the strategic gameplay exhibited by the experienced Cox.
