Chips Were Flying on Poker Night in America Latest Episode

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A tour stop at the Seminole Hard Rock Resort in Hollywood, Florida by the Poker Night in America gang brought plenty of action among the seven combatants at the table.

Players were allowed to buy-in at anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 for the $25/$50 cash game and optional $100 straddle, with a second straddle sometimes also in play. Mike Dentale, Jake Schindler, Paul Harris, Samantha Abernathy, Mike Sigel, Joe DiPascale and Michael Laake took seats at the table and it wasn't long before both chips and banter were flying precipitously.

All-ins Galore

A flopped set by Dentale prompted an all-in shove by the musclebound Brooklyn native, followed by a snap call by Sigel with his pocket jacks. Sigel's initial $8,000 buy-in was gone in an instant when no other jacks appeared on the board and he went digging into his pockets for more cash.

After complaining about losing with the best starting hand, Sigel would eventually get that money back and more. His two pair on the turn managed to hold up against the busted flush draw of Schindler, forcing Jake to reach for more cash from his wallet while Sigel scooped a pot of $26,500.

Failed Jam for Sam

The lone female player at the table took down a $11,600 pot when her open-ended straight draw connected on the turn. Abernathy wouldn't hold on to that cash, however, eventually finishing the PNIA episode $10,000 in the red.

Shoving all-in on the turn with the second best hand spelled doom for Abernathy in later action. Acting first, Laake's check with top pair prompted Samantha to take a stab at the pot, but Laake wasn't going anywhere.

Laake was the big winner for the day, taking home $14,975. Sigel was next in line with $10,275 to the good after a disastrous start. The only other loser along with Abernathy's $10K was Joe DiPascale, who left with $18,750 less than when he sat down.