Level: 6
Blinds: 1,000/2,000
Ante: 2,000
2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona
€25,000 NL Hold'em II
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona
Buy-in
€50,000
Prize Pool
€816,340
Entries
34
Level
19
Blinds
15,000 / 30,000
Ante
30,000
Entries
34
Players Left
1
Nashar Doubles Through Barbero
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
A few hands after he entered the tournament, Hassan Nashar found himself in the big blind after Timothy Adams opened to 4,500 from the button and was called by Nacho Barbero in the small blind.
Nashar opted for a three-bet of 17,000. Adams folded, but Barbero made the call to see a 6♦4♥2♠ flop that he checked. Nashar decided to go all in for 66,500 chips and Barbero eventually called.
Hassan Nashar: A♠K♣
Nacho Barbero: 3♥3♠
Initially, Barbero was in the lead with his pocket treys, but the 6♠ on the turn and the 4♦ on the river completed two bigger pair on the board. With Nashar having the best kicker, he claimed the pot and doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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170,000
70,000
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70,000 |
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115,500
-85,500
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-85,500 |
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20,000
-82,000
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-82,000 |
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Barbero Eliminated in a Three-Way All In
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The hand after Hassan Nashar doubled up, Nacho Barbero in the small blind moved all in from the button for 20,000 chips after another open by Timothy Adams.
In the big blind, Kayhan Mokri three-bet to 27,500. After a few seconds, Adams shoved for 115,500 chips and Mokri called.
Nacho Barbero: A♥K♣
Timothy Adams: 10♣10♦
Kayhan Mokri: A♣K♦
The dealer fanned a flop of 9♠9♥6♠4♦7♦ that kept Adams' tens in the lead. He doubled up, while Mokri was down to 33,500 chips and Barbero was eliminated. He reentered directly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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250,000
134,500
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134,500 |
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33,500
-54,500
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-54,500 |
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Busted | |
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Barbero Sends Mokri to the Rebuy Desk
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Nacho Barbero opened 4,500 on the button and both Hassan Nashar in the small blind and Kayhan Mokri in the big blind made the call.
The dealer spread a flop of A♥8♣4♣, and both players checked to Barbero as he continued for 5,000. Nashar got out of the way, but Mokri tossed in the call.
The 2♥ hit the turn and Mokri check-raised the bet of 15,000 all-in for roughly 42,000. Barbero snap-called and both hands were tossed on their backs.
Kayhan Mokri: Q♥5♥
Nacho Barbero: A♠A♦
Barbero flopped top set and was able to fade the straight and flush draw of Mokri as the K♦ completed the board on the river.
"Where's that rebuy desk?" Said Mokri as he was leaving the table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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191,000
21,000
|
21,000 |
|
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149,000
149,000
|
149,000 |
|
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Busted | |
Nashar Takes from Adams
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
On the A♠10♦2♠ flop, Timothy Adams led for 7,500 into the pot of 27,000 and Hassan Nashar fired out a raise to 17,000. Adams made the call.
The 5♥ fell on the turn, and once checked to, Nashar continued for 25,000. Adams paused for only a moment before surrendering the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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289,000
88,000
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88,000 |
|
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168,000
68,000
|
68,000 |
PN Podcast: Guest Billy Baxter Talks Hall of Fame, Doyle Brunson & Battling the IRS
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
On the latest PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from different parts of the world. Chad is back home in Wisconsin, while Connor and Matt are over at the EPT Barcelona. They discuss Daniel Weinman's signing with Poker Royalty, Zach Gruneberg's cat missing for 43 days, and the largest WPT Prime to date. They also talk about both Allen Kessler and Daniel Lowery capturing WSOP Circuit gold rings, as well as the PokerStars Summer Series kicking off in Philadelphia.
As for a guest, this week Chad managed to get Poker Hall of Famer and sports betting legend Billy Baxter on the show. He talks about his recent induction into the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame, what it was like to make a deep run in the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Seniors Event (he finished as runner-up), and remembers how Doyle Brunson fared as a sports bettor. Baxter is a master storyteller, so you don't want to miss this chance to hear from the living legend.
"Too Much Bluff, No Future"
Level 6
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Three players created a pot of about 75,000 on the Q♣9♣8♥10♦ turn, and both Nacho Barbero and Hasson Nashar checked to Ren Lin who fired a bet of 27,000. Barbero made the call, while Nashar got out of the way.
The 8♠ fell on the river, and Barbero checked once again. Lin shook his head as he said, "Ay, Ya, Ya, too much bluff, No future," and tapped the table.
Barbero instantly tabled Q♥Q♦ for the top full house to rake in the pot and Lin mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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228,000
79,000
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79,000 |
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144,000
-24,000
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-24,000 |
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47,500
-52,500
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-52,500 |
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Level: 7
Blinds: 1,000/2,500
Ante: 2,500
Nashar With Aces
Level 7
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
"Five thousand," said Kayhan Mokri from under the gun to raise.
"Thirty thousand," responded Hassan Nashar, seated on his left.
All the other players folded to Mokri, who went all in. Nashar called, being the player who was at risk with 100,000 chips.
Hassan Nashar: A♠A♣
Kayhan Mokri: 5♠5♦
"I can't believe you have aces," said Mokri, while all the other players were laughing.
The situation didn't change after the board 9♠2♠K♠8♠9♣, which gave Nashar a flush to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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206,000
62,000
|
62,000 |
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7,500
-92,500
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-92,500 |
Sixes Good for Benitez
Level 7
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Erik Seidel raised 6,500 on the button and Francisco Benitez defended the big blind.
The dealer fanned a flop of K♦10♥3♠, and Benitez check-called a bet of 9,000 from Seidel.
Both players checked the A♣ turn and the 2♣ river. Benitez tabled 6♠6♥, which was good as Seidel pushed his cards toward the dealer.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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204,000
41,000
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41,000 |
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161,000
61,000
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61,000 |