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Poker's Controversial Star, Ossi Ketola, Continues High-Stakes Matches Despite Racist Language Backlash

Ketola's racist language has sparked outrage. Despite the backlash, he continues to challenge top players, with Foxen leading their matches by $9 million.

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Poker's Controversial Star, Ossi Ketola, Continues High-Stakes Matches Despite Racist Language Backlash

Ossi Ketola, a controversial figure in the poker world, has been making waves with his high-stakes matches. After a series of heated games against top players, including a rematch against Alex Foxen, Ketola's behavior has drawn criticism for his use of racist language. Despite the controversy, his matches continue to generate significant interest.

Ketola's journey began in Jeju, South Korea, where he challenged and defeated Wiktor 'Limitless' Malinowski in two matches. His next target was Alex Foxen, a rapidly rising professional known for winning the $25K High Roller title at the LA Poker Classic. The first match saw Ketola walk away with $2 million, but Foxen took the rematch, winning $3 million and shifting the momentum in his favor. The final deciding hand, a monumental event in poker history, was broadcast but later removed by YouTube for violating community guidelines.

Ossi Ketola's high-stakes matches continue to captivate the poker world, despite the controversy surrounding his behavior. With Alex Foxen leading their head-to-head matches by $9 million, the stage is set for potential rematches. The poker community awaits, hoping for fair play and respectful conduct from all players.

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