Last Break of the Day
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Players are now on the last 15-minute break of the day.
2022 Mediterranean Poker Party
$5,300 MPP Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 3
2022 Mediterranean Poker Party
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$4,747,200
Entries
1,032
Level
38
Blinds
600,000 / 1,200,000
Ante
1,200,000
Entries
161
Players Left
21
Orellana Finds a Double
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Juan Jose Membreno Orellana was all in for his last 1,100,000 from the hijack and up against Alexander Gofman from early position.
Juan Jose Membreno Orellana: 
Alexander Gofman: 
Orellana had Gofman dominated and was a big favorite to double up. The 
flop gave him a set and a firmer hold on the pot, while Gofman was drawing dead by the 
turn as Orellana made a full house. The river came the 
and Gofman was left paying off Orellana.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,100,000
1,100,000
|
1,100,000 |
|
2,300,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
Netaliev Drops Some More
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
The board read 
on the turn. From the big blind, Oleg Netaliev bet 275,000 and Steven Warburton came along with the call on the button.
The river came down the 
. Netaliev bet 500,000. Warburton used up a time extension before he called.
Netaliev had the 
for a missed straight draw and Warburton had the 
two-pair.
"I was thinking about raising" said Warburton to Netaliev as he gathered his chips to explain the use of a time bank to call.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,450,000
-1,150,000
|
-1,150,000 |
|
1,580,000
-495,000
|
-495,000 |
Amamou Has Nikitina Outkicked
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Natalya Nikitina bet 275,000 from the cutoff on a flop of 
and was met with a raise to 625,000 by Rachid Amamou on the button.
Nikitina called and they checked the 
turn. The river came the 
and both players again checked.
Nikitina turned over 
, but Amamou showed 
for a pair of aces, ten kicker to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,300,000
1,100,000
|
1,100,000 |
|
4,800,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
Schedule Change
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Tournament officials have announced that play will last two more levels after the next break, a decision that was met with loud disagreement from some of the players.
Gofman Hits the River to Send Out Lazzaretto
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Alexander Gofman raised to 200,000 from the cutoff before Filippo Lazzaretto shoved for 1,300,000 on the button. Gofman called when action folded back to him.
Filippo Lazzaretto: 
Alexander Gofman: 
Natalia Nikitina admitted she folded an ace as they headed to the 
flop. Gofman picked up a straight draw, but the 
on the turn was safe for Lazzaretto.
The spiked on the river and Gofman hit one of his outs as Lazzaretto shook his head before making his way to the exit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
4,000,000
990,000
|
990,000 |
|
Busted |
Shabalin Hits Flush to Crack Aces
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
On the feature table, Vladimir Shabalin was all in and at risk with the 
against the of Lavrentiy Ni.
The flop was an interesting one as it came all hearts 
to give Ni a set but also give Shabalin a flush draw. The turn was the 
. And the river brought the to complete the flush for Shabalin and give him the dramatic double as he pumped his fist in celebration.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,400,000
1,300,000
|
1,300,000 |
|
1,760,000
-1,720,000
|
-1,720,000 |
Drokin Runs Into Nikitina's Ladies
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Natalya Nikitina raised to 225,000 from early position and Volodymyr Drokin shoved for 450,000 in the hijack. Action folded back to Nikitina, and she called to put Drokin at risk.
Volodymyr Drokin: 
Natalya Nikitina: 
The board ran out 
and Nikitina's queens stayed in front to send Drokin to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
5,200,000
600,000
|
600,000 |
|
Busted |
Karmatckii Taking More
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Action came in on the river with the board reading 
. Arsenii Karmatckii bet 900,000 from under the gun.
Juozas Bizokas frowned and held his cards in a fashion that looked like he was going to fold instantly, but he held on to them and thought for a bit. After using a time bank he spiked in the call.
Karmatckii tabled the nut flush with the as Bizokas tapped the table in frustration.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,750,000
640,000
|
640,000 |
|
||
|
3,500,000
-1,350,000
|
-1,350,000 |
PN Podcast: $1.2M Bad Beat, WPT Celebrates 20 Years & Angela Jordison Talks 2022 Heater
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Chad Holloway, and Jesse Fullen welcome guest Angela Jordison, who talks about her 2022 heater while at the 2022 World Poker Tour (WPT) Legends of Poker at the Bicycle Casino.
They also break down Espen Uhlen Jørstad addressing a swap situation, highlight the $1.2 million Bad Beat Jackpot that hit at Rivers Pittsburgh, and discuss the sick live-stream action on Hustler Casino Live and Live at the Bike.
They also recognize the WPT celebrating 20 years, highlight winners from Luxon Pay Mediterranean Poker Party including Arsenii Karmatckii and Rob Yong, and encourage you to mark your calendar for Peppermill Reno’s Poker-palooza!
Finally, listen to the brand new PokerNews Bad Beat Hotline segment where listeners can call in (+1 702-625-0166) and share their bad beats, which may be featured on a future episode of the show.