Mariano Grandoli FOUR-BET BLUFFS Daniel Cates After a Marker Dispute in $232K

Mariano Grandoli lost $231,750 to Daniel "Jungleman" Cates immediately after contesting his right to a stand-up-game marker. Mariano four-bet ace-five to $45,000, then called Cates's $115,250 shove. Cates's ace-queen held up on the single runout.

The dispute began when Cates released his cards after winning the previous pot without a showdown. The exchange continued after the all-in, and their next confrontation brought an argument about tipping the dealer. A Poker Skill recap documents the marker dispute and the all-in.