Vilamoura Championship Main Event
Day 5 Completed
2009 PokerStars.com EPT Vilamoura
Vilamoura Championship Main Event
Day: 5
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2009 PokerStars.com EPT Vilamoura
Buy-in
€5,000
Prize Pool
€1,561,700
Entries
322
Level
28
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
5,000
Antonio Matias Wins the PokerStars.com EPT Vilamoura (€404,793)
![[user46392]](/img/avatars/avatar.svg){kind=avatar}
He came into the final day as huge chip leader, and although he did find himself out of the top spot a couple of times, he got it all back in the end to pick up an incredible payday, as well as the coveted EPT title and trophy.
Seldom playing live poker, and even more rarely playing tournaments, the travel agency director felt that he couldn't miss the first EPT in his home country and bought in for fun - but was clearly taking it very seriously, and it was a thoroughly well-deserved win.
Many congratulations to Mr. Matias, and, indeed, all the final tablists. As players and railers alike start to trickle out of the Casino Vilamoura and into the many and various drinking and leisure establishments of the town, all that's left to say is a resounding goodbye from all at PokerNews, PokerStars and the Casino Vilamoura. From the PokerNews team out here in Portugal, it's over and out.
Pierre Neuville Eliminated in 2nd Place (€257,681)
It came
, and Matias checked. When Neuville continued out with a bet of 315,000, Matias stuck in a check-raise to 815,000. After just a moment, Neuville announced that he was all in, and Matias instantly called. With the tournament title hanging in the balance, the cards were turned up.Showdown
Neuville:
(top pair and straight draw)Matias:
(bottom two pair)The crowd pressed in around the table, elbowing for a sight line to catch what would be the final board cards of the day. Neuville needed some help to stay afloat, but the turn was a disastrous
. Matias and his posse were already in celebration mode as the dealer filled out the board with a useless 
.For Pierre Neuville, it was a remarkable effort that fell just one spot short. He gave it a fine run, but it was clear nobody was going to beat Antoino Matias on this day. For his work this week, Neuville will pocket €257,681.
Photo courtesy of PokerStars and Neil Stoddart
Play Resumeth
Level: 28
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 5,000
Chick-a-Chick-Ahhhhh!
We are still heads up, and it's time for a break.
Back shortly.
Matias Floats, Leads
The first three cards off the deck were
, and Matias tapped the table. Neuville continued out with a bet of 200,000. After just a quick pause, Matias made the call, and both players would check the 
on the turn. The river was the 
, and Matias led out into the pot for 375,000. That was good enough; Neuville laid it down, and the pot goes to Matias.
Not Going Anywhere
Action, But No All In
board before we saw any action.Neuville bet out 75,000, to which Matias responded by raising to 250,000. Neuville thought about it for a few moments, and then reraised to 750,000. Everyone at the rail stood up, and various media personnel swarmed in around the table.
Matias just flat-called, though, and both players checked the
river. Neuville turned over 
for a flopped two pair, queens and fours, which had turned into a different two pair, queens and sixes, by the river. Nevertheless, it was good enough to beat Matias, who just mucked.Matias - 7.2 million
Neuville - 2.65 million
Matias in Charge
Next hand, Neuville raised to 180,000 - but Matias made it 500,000, and Neuville gave it up.