The €250 pot-limit Omaha Masters has reached the final table. We went down to check out the action with just six players remaining and noticed one player had a massive pile of chips but nobody was in the chair.
We quickly learned that Martin "Franke" von Zweigbergk was the missing player. He has done this before at a final table but this isn't something we normally see in poker.
Apparently, Franke left the table shortly after the final table photo was taken.
"This was the best final table performance I have seen by Franke," commented Sami Pullianen.
"His plan appears to be to win a few big hands, leave the table, and come back to repeat the process," shared Sander van Wesemael."
"I am guessing Franke will come back to battle with just three players remaining," added Coolbet streamer Ylva Thorsrud.
Thorsrud's comment rings home as we have a funny story about Franke from the past. A new of years ago, Franke had a massive chip lead in the PLO event and wanted to take a break to have a beer with this reporter. We enjoyed a quick beer before Franke decided to register to that festival's Main Event. He made it through an orbit but apparently decided he wanted more time away and had another beer before finally heading back to the final table about 40 minutes after he left. Franke still had the chip lead at this point and asked for an even chop. Both players declined and Franke busted one player the next hand. Another deal was offered and again Franke was denied. Franke then took out this player as well and went on to win the event for around €6,600.
Franke left a generous tip and then bought around 200 beers for everyone that was nearby. What a legend!
The final six players each locked up at least a €860 payout with tonight's winner slated to be rewarded a healthy €5,150 top prize. Best of luck to everyone and let's hope Franke makes it back to his seat before losing too much of his big stack.
Meanwhile, here are some photos by Mairo Toom of the PLO Masters.
