Alan Keating pulled off one of the slickest plays in High Stakes Poker history — and if you haven’t seen the $1.4 million pot he scooped against Peter Wang, now’s the time. In his latest YouTube video, Keating breaks down the action, offering rare insight into the mind games and strategy behind the hand.
More than just a lucky setup, Keating openly admits he was hunting for the perfect moment to trap Wang. “I could’ve played it straight,” he says, “but I wanted to be tricky. I wanted to trap Peter.” With top set on the flop and Wang drawing, the stage was set — and Keating got exactly what he wanted.
The video goes beyond that one hand, with Keating analyzing several plays from the same session — even ones he wasn’t involved in. But the true highlight is his candid breakdown of the record-breaking pot and the psychological warfare at play. It’s not just about big cards — it’s about big plays and bigger intentions.
As the hand concludes, Keating smiles and delivers the line that’s already becoming iconic:
“I set that trap just for you, Peter. I bet you didn’t see that coming.”
Challenge issued, rivalry ignited.
