€550 Main Event Day 1a | 2025 Coolbet Poker Open

08-13-2025 14:50 UTC+2

Smeljov Bluffs Off Final Chips

Frank Visser

Level 5 : Blinds 200/500, 500 ante

Stanislav Smeljov in the big blind and Madis Palmi had already gathered a pot of 23,000 when Smeljov pushed his final 7,500 over the line on the Q♦3♦4♥J♥ turn. Palmi instantly called, putting his opponent at risk.

Stanislav Smeljov: K♦10♥ All in
Madis Palmi: A♦J♠

The J♣ river improved Smeljov to trips, and Smeljov exited the tournament area as he was left with just king-high.

Player	Chips	Progress
Madis Palmi	57,000
Stanislav Smeljov	Busted

Tags: Madis Palmi Stanislav Smeljov

08-13-2025 15:05 UTC+2

Bjorkheim Gets It in Dead

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Frank Visser

Level 5 : Blinds 200/500, 500 ante

Anders Bjorkheim made it 1,200 to go in early position, and called when Jari Hurri three-bet to 3,600 in the cutoff. Bjorkheim check-called Hurri's continuation-bet of 1,700 on the 6♦4♦Q♦ flop, but the 5♥ turn prompted him to lead out for 4,000.

Hurri raised to 11,000, and Bjorkheim inquired after his opponent's stack before putting him all-in for 31,800. Hurri snapped it off, and the cards were revealed.

Jari Hurri: K♦J♦ All in
Anders Bjorkheim: 7♥7♦

Bjorkheim had no outs left against the flopped flush of Hurri, who officially doubled up when the K♣ river completed the board. Bjorkheim paid his opponent and was left with 18 big blinds in his stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jari Hurri	75,400 14,400	14,400
Ralf Mikk	61,000 3,400	3,400
Vllaznin Dida	58,000 4,500	4,500
Raymond Forsland	45,000
Andre Sorm	28,000 18,400	18,400
Anders Bjorkheim	9,000 48,500	48,500

Tags: Anders Bjorkheim Jari Hurri

Level: 6

Blinds: 300/600

Ante: 600

08-13-2025 15:18 UTC+2

Table 8 Keeps Cracking Aces

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Frank Visser

Level 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Kaido Mikk open-raised to 1,300 in the hijack, calling when Martin Zobel three-bet to 3,200 on the button. Zobel placed a continuation-bet on the J♥J♦7♦ flop, which Mikk check-raised to 5,500.

After confirming the amount, Zobel called to the 8♣ turn. Mikk moved all his chips in the middle, and Zobel quickly called off his stack of 11,500.

Martin Zobel: A♦A♣ All in
Kaido Mikk: J♠10♥

Mikk had flopped trips to take a big lead over Zobel's aces, and he was upgraded to a full house on the 10♠ river to seal the deal and eliminate his opponent.

"That's the fourth time that happened on the table," Isabelle Winther noted, referring to Zobel's aces disappearing into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Tomi Rasanen	68,500 900	900
Kaido Mikk	62,000 62,000	62,000
Leif Iversen	57,000 57,000	57,000
Thor Brosveet	46,500 9,800	9,800
Isabelle Winther	45,000 21,000	21,000
Kert Hallik	15,800 8,700	8,700
Martin Zobel	Busted

Tags: Isabelle Winther Kaido Mikk Martin Zobel

08-13-2025 15:27 UTC+2

Gronli Gets Value With Straight Flush

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Frank Visser

Level 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

After amassing a sizable pot of 22,000, small blind Olavi Paluviir and Knut Gronli under the gun both checked the K♠8♠10♦9♦ turn.

The J♦ fell on the river, seeing Paluviir knuckle the table again. Gronli put in a bet of 8,500, which Paluviir called after a minute of thought.

Gronli tabled K♦Q♦ for the absolute nuts with a straight flush. Paluviir quickly mucked his cards as the pot was shipped to his opponent.

Player	Chips	Progress
Knut Gronli	51,500 22,500	22,500
Olavi Paluviir	17,000 17,000	17,000

Tags: Knut Gronli Olavi Paluviir

08-13-2025 15:38 UTC+2

Koiv Triples After Big Preflop Action

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Frank Visser

Level 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Stefan Moe raised to 1,400 in early position. Pasi Laihinen called in the hijack, as did Snorre Sund in the cutoff. Small blind Marek Koiv then three-bet all in to 7,100, and Moe four-bet to 13,300.

Laihinen also moved all in for 31,400 in total. Sund quickly folded his hand, but a puzzled Moe took his time to think things through. Eventually, he also laid down his hand as Laihinen and Koiv showed down.

Marek Koiv: 3♥3♣ All in
Pasi Laihinen: 9♥9♦

Koiv hit a two-outer on the J♦A♥K♠7♣3♦ river to triple up, while Moe stated he had mucked ace-queen, meaning he would have won the large side pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Maksim Belomestnoi	120,000 25,000	25,000
Ole Wasenius	98,000 68,000	68,000
Snorre Sund	70,000 54,000	54,000
Pasi Laihinen	30,500
Stefan Moe	28,000
Marek Koiv	23,700

Tags: Marek Koiv Pasi Laihinen Snorre Sund Stefan Moe

08-13-2025 15:47 UTC+2

Enebakk Emerges Victorious in Three-Way All-In

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Frank Visser

Level 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Gert Orav under the gun, Marius Enebakk in early position, and Hjortur Davidsson on the button had gotten all of their chips in before the flop. Orav was at risk with 10,000, while Enebakk's 15,800 was also covered by Davidsson.

Gert Orav: A♦10♣ All in
Marius Enebakk: J♠J♣ All in
Hjortur Davidsson: A♣Q♥

Davidsson gained a flush draw and gutshot straight draw on the 8♥10♠6♥J♥ turn, while Enebakk made a set for a big lead. The Q♠ river changed nothing, seeing Enebakk drag the pot, eliminating Orav and leaving Davidsson with crumbs.

Player	Chips	Progress
Marius Enebakk	43,100
Hjortur Davidsson	2,800 27,200	27,200
Gert Orav	Busted

Tags: Gert Orav Hjortur Davidsson Marius Enebakk

08-13-2025 15:48 UTC+2

One More Break

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Frank Visser

Level 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

The players have been sent on another 15-minute break. When they return, they will play three more levels of 45 minutes before Day 1a wraps up.

08-13-2025 15:51 UTC+2

Negreanu & Hellmuth Missing from National Heads-Up Poker Championship | PokerNews Podcast #911

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Frank Visser

Level 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

In the 911th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by special guest cohost Ben Ludlow to talk about all the latest poker news, gossip, and stories from the poker world. That includes diving into the bracket of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which was missing several big names like Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. They offer their thoughts on some of the more interesting matchups as well as who they think might do well.

They then take a look at the legal troubles of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who was recently arrested and charged with illegal gambling, ClubWPT Gold acquiring Doug Polk's Upswing Poker, and the "beloved" Poker Palace closing in Las Vegas after more than 50 years in operation.

Finally, the crew shows some photos from Kyna England's recent adventure to the Cat Con in California. Speaking of Kyna, don't forget to check out her new show, MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews, which she is co-hosting with Chad to talk all things Major Series of Poker: The Tour. The first episode is out now!

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Level: 7

Blinds: 400/800

Ante: 800