2016 Marrakech Poker Open

Main Event
Day: ft
Event Info

2016 Marrakech Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k10
Prize
€35,880
Event Info
Buy-in
€900
Prize Pool
€176,088
Entries
220
Level Info
Level
29
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000

Nothing Has Changed

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

In the first hand of the new level, [Removed:215] limped in and Henrique Pinho raised to 175,000 from the big blind. Groppi called, then check-folded the {8-Clubs}{3-Hearts}{2-Spades} flop. Pinho shoved the next hand into Fahd and the latter folded.

Pinho raised the button to 105,000 and Groppi's shove went through uncalled despite Pinho's "I want to punish your courage" comment.

Then, Fahd shoved the button for 235,000 with {K-Hearts}{8-Clubs} and Pinho called with {7-Clubs}{5-Hearts}. "Good luck my friend," Pinho said and Fahd replied with a bleak "sure." After a board of {6-Hearts}{4-Clubs}{2-Clubs}{10-Hearts}{10-Spades}, Fahd doubled but the general situation stayed exactly the same.

Player Chips Progress
Fahd ma
Fahd
500,000
170,000
170,000

Tags: FahdHenrique Pinho

Level: 27

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 5,000

10 Minutes Break; Huge Lead for Pinho

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Henrique Pinho opened to 90,000 from the button and Fahd in the small blind as well as [Removed:215] in the big blind called. On the flop {8-Hearts}{6-Spades}{5-Diamonds}, Fahd and Groppi checked before Pinho continued for 100,000.

Fahd called, then Groppi check-raised to 250,000 with both opponents tossing in the extra chips! The {9-Clubs} turn was again checked to Pinho and he bet 300,000. Fahd tanked and Pinho asked Groppi if he already knew what he was going to do next on his turn. Groppi nodded and then Fahd folded, walked over to the other side of the table at the end of the level.

Groppi tanked a bit and then released his cards. "Show the bluff!" Groppi demanded and Pinho smashed the {4-Spades} into the middle of the table. Fahd retrieved his cards from near the muck and showed {J-Spades}{9-Spades}.

10 minutes break.

Player Chips Progress
Henrique Pinho pt
Henrique Pinho
5,100,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
[Removed:215] fr
[Removed:215]
1,170,000
-730,000
-730,000
Fahd ma
Fahd
330,000
-270,000
-270,000

Tags: FahdHenrique Pinho

Groppi Plays Back

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Henrique Pinho raised to 90,000 from the button and [Removed:215] called in the big blind. On the {10-Hearts}{6-Clubs}{2-Spades} flop, Groppi check-called a bet worth 75,000 and did so again for 150,000 on the {9-Diamonds} turn. The {10-Clubs} fell on the river and Groppi bet 450,000 with 600,000 behind.

"You seem to be bluffing," Pinho said and both Fahd and Groppi were laughing instantly. Ultimately, Pinho folded and Groppi showed the {K-Clubs}{J-Diamonds}. "I have to play back," he said and Pinho nodded. "If I could call, I would. Or all in and rub it in your face," the Portuguese added.

Player Chips Progress
Henrique Pinho pt
Henrique Pinho
4,100,000
-300,000
-300,000
[Removed:215] fr
[Removed:215]
1,900,000
440,000
440,000
Fahd ma
Fahd
600,000
-150,000
-150,000

Tags: FahdHenrique Pinho

Groppi Bluffs; Gets Caught

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

[Removed:215] limped in from the small blind and Henrique Pinho checked his option. On the {A-Diamonds}{Q-Spades}{9-Clubs} flop, Groppi bet 50,000 and was called before making it 90,000 on the {6-Diamonds} turn. Pinho called again to see the {7-Hearts} river.

Now Groppi fired 150,000 and the Portuguese was stuck. "Is that a bluff?" he asked. "You shouldn't be bluffing. But maybe that's why you do bluff." A bit more small talk followed and Pinho called. Groppi announced three high and showed {3-Hearts}{2-Spades} for a bluff, Pinho took it down with the {Q-Hearts}{J-Diamonds}.

The Portuguese plays almost every hand and continually puts pressure on both opponents to enlarge his lead further.

Player Chips Progress
Henrique Pinho pt
Henrique Pinho
4,400,000
250,000
250,000
[Removed:215] fr
[Removed:215]
1,460,000
-440,000
-440,000

Tags: Henrique Pinho

Fahd Gets Torn Apart

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Henrique Pinho continues his relentless aggression and Fahd's stack melts slowly but surely, he even folded the {A-Spades} against a raise. The duo exchanged several words in English but with a very friendly banter and Pinho reminded his opponent that Fahd had doubled up three times against him already.

"Don't worry, I will do it a fourth time," Fahd promised. Then, Pinho raised the button for 90,000 and Fahd reluctantly folded the small blind, as did [Removed:215] in the big blind. Pinho did show his cards, smiling and turning over the {J-Diamonds}{J-Spades}.

Player Chips Progress
Henrique Pinho pt
Henrique Pinho
4,150,000
450,000
450,000
Fahd ma
Fahd
750,000
-600,000
-600,000

Tags: FahdHenrique Pinho

More of the Same

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

[Removed:215] and Henrique Pinho don't seem to be willing just why while Fahd asked about a possible deal. Groppi seemed interested, but Pinho was "not yet" ready for any discussion. Groppi then limped for 40,000 from the button, Pinho made it 150,000 from the small blind and just the Frenchman called.

The flop came {K-Spades}{Q-Spades}{2-Clubs} and Pinho check-called a bet worth 100,000. On the {Q-Clubs} turn, the Portuguese led for 325,000 and Groppi called. Both then checked the {9-Hearts} river and Pinho's {A-Spades}{Q-Hearts} scooped the pot, Groppi mucked {J-Spades}{9-Spades}.

Player Chips Progress
Henrique Pinho pt
Henrique Pinho
3,700,000
500,000
500,000
[Removed:215] fr
[Removed:215]
1,900,000
-450,000
-450,000

Tags: FahdHenrique Pinho

Fireworks Early On

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Three handed play started with a huge pot being dragged towards Henrique Pinho and [Removed:215] fell below 2 million in chips. New grey T-100,000 chips had been introduced and Groppi then raised to 100,000 from the small blind.

Pinho made it 240,000 in the big blind and Groppi called. On the {J-Spades}{7-Diamonds}{2-Hearts} flop, Groppi check-called a bet worth 225,000 before both checked the {3-Spades} turn and {6-Clubs} river. Groppi flashed {A-Diamonds}{7-Spades} for a pair of sevens and that secured the pot to get some of the losses back.

Player Chips Progress
Henrique Pinho pt
Henrique Pinho
3,200,000
380,000
380,000
[Removed:215] fr
[Removed:215]
2,350,000
-450,000
-450,000

Tags: Henrique Pinho

Abdenbi Abida Eliminated in 4th Place (149,000 Dirhams)

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
Abdenbi Abida
Abdenbi Abida

In the first hand back from the break, Abdenbi Abida raised to 100,000 and Fahd shoved for 540,000 to get a snap call by Abida.

Fahd: {A-Diamonds}{K-Clubs}
Abida: {K-Spades}{K-Hearts}

The {A-Hearts}{9-Hearts}{7-Diamonds} flop improved Fahd, but it was not over with the {7-Hearts} on the turn giving Abida a flush draw. A blank {9-Spades} river saw Fahd double up and Abida was left with less than two big blinds.

One hand later, [Removed:215] raised to 85,000 from the button and Henrique Pinho called. Abida called all in and the board {Q-Spades}{J-Spades}{2-Spades}{5-Hearts}{2-Diamonds} was checked down. Pinho flashed {7-Spades}{6-Hearts}, Groppi the {K-Clubs}{J-Clubs} and Abida mucked ace-seven before storming out of the tournament area.

Player Chips Progress
[Removed:215] fr
[Removed:215]
2,800,000
180,000
180,000
Fahd ma
Fahd
1,350,000
805,000
805,000
Abdenbi Abida fr
Abdenbi Abida
Busted

Tags: Abdenbi AbidaFahdHenrique Pinho

Level: 26

Blinds: 20,000/40,000

Ante: 5,000