PokerStars.com European Poker Tour Grand Final Day 3 | 2008 PokerStars.com EPT Grand Final - Monte Carlo

04-15-2008 22:16 UTC+1

Makhija Dominated But Doubles

Alexander Morozov had recently folded to a few three-bet raises pre-flop, so after his 14,000 chip was once again raised all in by Amit Makhija, he felt like he needed to make a stand.

"I had this hand last time and I folded, but this time I think I should call," pondered Morozov. The bet was 89,000 in total and eventually Morozov went with his read and made the call, flipping {A-Hearts}

. Makhija showed {A-Spades}

and was in trouble.

However the flop came {A-Clubs}

and Makhija made a miraculous two pair to out-flop Morozov. The turn was the {4-Hearts}

and river

, and Morozov took an ugly hit as Makhija doubled to close to 200,000 in chips.

Tags: Alexander Morozov Amit Makhija

04-15-2008 22:02 UTC+1

Updated Payout Information

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About twenty minutes ago, the tournament staff moved the payout desk to a secluded area behind the main stage, making it difficult for us to maintain our list of money winners. Fortunately, a friendly dealer helped us obtain a copy of the list, so here, finally, are eliminations 51-64:

51: Gordon Vayo
52: Woody Deck
53: Ricardo Sousa
54: Domenico Tinnirello
55: Sorel Mizzi
56: Kari Somer
57: Sami Ovaskainen
58: Massou Cohen
59: Matthew Kurtz
60: Cyril Bensoussan
61: Brian Green
62: Kalil Rahal
63: Clayton Maguire
64: Nikolaos Panopoulos

04-15-2008 21:49 UTC+1

51 Players Remain

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04-15-2008 21:32 UTC+1

Domenico Tinnirello Eliminated

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Domenico Tinnirello pushed all in holding {6-Clubs}

and PokerStars.com professional Luca Pagano made the call with his {J-Clubs}

.

The board ran out {8-Hearts}

to eliminate Tinnirello as Pagano builds his stack to an impressive 380,000 in chips.

Tags: Luca Pagano

04-15-2008 21:23 UTC+1

Greenstein Pwns Stars of Poker

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PokerNews presenter Amanda Leatherman has just informed us that Barry Greenstein took down the PokerStars "Stars of Poker" sit'n'go event that we told you about earlier. Barry bested EPT founder John Duthie in a heads-up match for the title that earned him 50 g's. Well done, Bear!

Tags: Barry Greenstein

04-15-2008 21:21 UTC+1

Players Return from Break

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Cards are back in the air.

Level: 17

Blinds: 2,500/5,000

Ante: 500

04-15-2008 20:55 UTC+1

Break

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The players are now taking a 15-minute break as the black 100 denomination chips are being raced off the tables.

04-15-2008 20:54 UTC+1

Tent Boy Update

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From pitching a tent to the lap of luxury

A short time ago we reported on Vincent Secher, the young qualifier who was shut out of Monte Carlo hotel rooms this week and was forced to, quite literally, pitch a tent. We were delighted to learn that PokerStars got him a room here at the Monte Carlo Bay Resort and is picking up the tab. Ship it!

Tags: Vincent Secher

04-15-2008 20:49 UTC+1

Rahal Ousted by Lodden

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Moments ago, Kalil Rahal was eliminated from the tournament by Johnny Lodden. The money went in on a flop of {J-Hearts}

; Lodden's with {5-Hearts}

and Rahal's with {K-Hearts}

. The turn and river brought running eights -- neither a heart -- and Lodden's pair of fives were good enough to take down the pot.

After the hand, Lodden stacked up just over 550,000 in chips, good for a spot in the overall top five.

Tags: Johnny Lodden