EPT Online 09: $5,200 8-Game [High Roller] Day 1 | 2020 PokerStars EPT Online

11-12-2020 01:22 UTC

Tough Mixed-Game Vets Lead Final Five into the Money in EPT Online 8-Game

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It wasn't a big field, but it certainly was a tough one populating the seats of EPT Online 09: $5,200 8-Game [High Roller]. A field of 51 entries has come down to just five remaining grinders, and as expected, some mixed-game legends are among the competitors.

Atop the counts: Dzmitry "Colisea" Urbanovich, the young all-arounder who has racked up an impressive handful of titles in various formats on PokerStars after first making himself known as a no-limit high-roller participant.

Then, there's Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier, who grabbed a mixed-game bracelet at the 2017 WSOP and has been a regular name at the end of big PokerStars tournaments as well.

In third, anonymous cash crusher "RaulGonzalez," who can often be found playing the highest-stake mixed games running on the site.

Finally, World Championship of Online Poker legend Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov and Christian "Crisper" Pereira round it out as the short stacks.

Seat	Player	Country	Stack
1	Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier	Austria	1,443,921
2	Dzmitry "Colisea" Urbanovich	Latvia	1,527,625
3	"RaúlGonzalez"	Germany	1,262,277
4	Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov	Russia	357,615
5	Christian "Crisper" Pereira	Argentina	509,562

RaulGonzalez was the leader early on and Lakemeier later at the final table, but Urbanovich surged past them after he got a big bet-three-bet paid off on the river with aces full in pot-limit Omaha against Lakemeier.

All of the players left have secured a handsome $18,406 for a hefty min-cash, but they'll be looking to grab the $100,050 that remains up top once play resumes on Thursday. They'll come back to 30,000/60,000 limit hold'em action and play until a winner has emerged, starting at 2:05 p.m. EST.

Come back to PokerNews then to find out who takes down this EPT mixed-game title.

11-12-2020 00:57 UTC

Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov Eliminated on Bubble

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30,000/60,000 Limit Hold'em

Action folded to the small blind, where "RaulGonzalez" raised. Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov defended the big blind and flopped. RaulGonzalez bet, Makarov called, and they went to an turn. This time, it went bet, raise, three-bet, and Makarov shoved for 218,525.

Makarov:
Lakemeier:

Makarov needed help as he'd gotten an unlucky turn, but the didn't save him.

That means the remaining players have reached the money and the tournament is paused for the day.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dzmitry "Colisea" Urbanovich	1,527,625 250,000	250,000
Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier	1,443,921 -163,750	-163,750
RaulGonzalez	1,262,277 707,401	707,401
Christian "Crisper" Pereira	509,562 -97,348	-97,348
Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov	357,615 -80,344	-80,344
Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov	Busted

11-12-2020 00:44 UTC

On the Bubble

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6,250/12,500 PLO

"rolfgal" min-raised in middle position and called a pot-sized three-bet from Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov. Makarov potted the and "rolfgal" called off about 127K.

rolfgal:
Makarov:

Makarov had the best of it with an overpair plus gutter and the and kept the kings best.

The remaining players are on the bubble both for the money and Day 2.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov	529,901 243,094	243,094
rolfgal	Busted

11-12-2020 00:24 UTC

Buchanan Misses Everything

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20,000/40,000 Stud Hi-Lo

Shawn "buck21" Buchanan brought it in for a full bet and was all in by fifth against Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov, who raised in late position.

Buchanan: /
Strebkov: /

Buchanan had caught two ugly ones but was committed. He improved greatly with the on sixth, suddenly having a chance to scoop if he could find a five and fade Strebkov improving to a boat. However, he caught a useless .

Player	Chips	Progress
Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov	437,959 98,811	98,811
Shawn "buck21" Buchanan	Busted

11-12-2020 00:18 UTC

Vieira Down in 9th

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20,000/40,000 Stud Hi-Lo

Joao "Naza114" Vieira completed with the in late position and Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier defended the bring-in. He took over the betting lead on fifth when he picked up a threatening board and Vieira called down to seventh.

Vieira: //
Lakemeier: //

Lakemeier opted to check back the end and showed for just a pair of sixes. It was good, though, as Vieira's cards disappeared, and he busted his last 60K to "RaulGonzalez" moments later.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier	1,863,000 184,521	184,521
RaulGonzalez	486,000 -124,508	-124,508
Joao "Naza114" Vieira	Busted

11-11-2020 23:15 UTC

Registration Closes With No Overlay (full)

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Two last-second entries pushed the event to 51 entries, inching it past the $250K guarantee to $255,000 in the prize pool.

The event will award $100,050 to the winner, with only the top five places paid. Click the "Payout" tab for a complete breakdown of the prize money, which will be fought over by the final 17 players left.

Player	Chips	Progress
RaulGonzalez	1,183,000 619,140	619,140
Shawn "buck21" Buchanan	645,000 484,857	484,857
Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov	455,000 227,733	227,733
Skint Paddy	388,000 293,000	293,000
Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier	386,000 -11,122	-11,122
Joao "Naza114" Vieira	377,000 -119,500	-119,500
Yuri "theNERDguy" Dzivielevski	272,000 207,594	207,594
Matthew "MUSTAFABET" Ashton	239,000 -73,696	-73,696
Christian "Crisper" Pereira	237,000 137,000	137,000
rolfgal	185,000 74,064	74,064
Denis "aDrENalin710" Strebkov	178,000 43,703	43,703
Rui "RuiNF" Ferreira	155,000 9,448	9,448
Talal "raidalot" Shakerchi	98,000 -149,094	-149,094
Dzmitry "Colisea" Urbanovich	94,000 94,000	94,000
Rob "Batoelrob" Hollink	82,000

nilsef	79,000
Noah "Exclusive" Boeken	68,000 -32,000	-32,000

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11-11-2020 23:07 UTC

Lakemeier Outruns Zaichenko

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3,000/6,000/750 NLHE

After an under-the-gun open for 12K, Andrey "kroko-dill" Zaichenko shoved for 138,806 in the next seat. Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier jammed in the next seat covering Zaichenko and everyone else folded.

Zaichenko:
Lakemeier:

The flop was all bad news for Zaichenko. The and didn't help him, and he has just a few minutes left to use his final shell if he so chooses.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier	397,122 297,122	297,122
Andrey "Kroko-dill" Zaichenko	Busted

11-11-2020 21:51 UTC

Want a FREE $5,200 EPT Online Main Event Seat? Join the #EPT4Charity Contest!

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11-11-2020 21:10 UTC

Lakemeier Reenters

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3,500/7,000 Limit Hold'em

Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier raised in the hijack and capped it when Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov reraised on the button. Lakemeier bet and raised until the last 12K was in on the flop.

Lakemeier:
Makarov:

Lakemeier was in grim shape and was left reentering after the turn and river.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexey "LuckyGump" Makarov	256,521 59,335	59,335
Jens "Fresh_oO_D" Lakemeier	100,000 45,915	45,915

11-11-2020 18:26 UTC

Welcome to Day 1 of EPT Online 09: $5,200 8-Game [High Roller]

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While the PokerStars European Poker Tour is best known for its big no-limit hold'em events, one advantage of the first EPT Online is that other formats can get a bit more shine. One such event is set to start here in less than an hour: EPT Online 09: $5,200 8-Game [High Roller]. This one carries a guarantee of $250,000.

The 8-game events have a rich history on PokerStars under the World Championship of Online Poker and Spring Championship of Online Poker banners, and now they'll take stage under the historic EPT brand.

For the uninitiated, the mix will be as follows: limit 2-7 triple draw, limit hold'em, limit Omaha hi-lo, razz, stud, stud hi-lo, no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha, in that order.

Players will be sat six-handed and begin with 100,000 in starting chips. Those who see a hand in the first six minutes will start at 800/1,600 limits. Level lengths go up to eight minutes at Level 17 (3,500/7,000) and then eventually 10 minutes, then maxing out at 12. Those running dry on chips can reenter up to three times during the first four hours.

Thus far, just one brave soul has registered: Joao "Naza114" Vieira awaits his competition.

The event will stretch across two days, with all of your coverage needs right here on PokerNews.