€5,300 EPT Main Event Day 4 | 2022 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

08-19-2022 10:31 UTC+2

Day 4 of the €5,300 Main Event Starts at Noon

Sandra Barbour

Out of a a massive field of 2,294 players, only 64 players will return at noon today to continue to battle it out in the €5,300 2022 PokerStars and Barcelona©Casino European Poker Tour Main Event.

Foremost among them in terms of chip count is Brazilian Peterson Machado, who has an impressive stack of 4,470,000. He will be joined near the top of the counts by Jordan Saccucci (3,250,000), Kayhan Mokri (3,000,000), Emmanuel Lopez (3,000,000) and Gaelle Baumann (2,265,000),

While those players are in the best position to advance to Day 5, accomplished players like Michael Wang (1,095,000) as well as defending champion Simon Brandstrom (710,000) and Maria Lampropulos (700,000) are also still in the hunt so it's sure to be a contentious day here on Day 4.

The remaining players are all guaranteed €23,580, but all eyes will be on the six-figure top prize of €1,714,000, and the title.

The day will begin at Level 23, with blinds of 10,000/25,000 and with a 25,000 ante. Play will consist of six 90-minute levels, with a 20-minute break after each level and a dinner break at the discretion of the tournament directors. A 30-second timer will be in use, with players getting replenished stashes of five time bank cards.

Stay with us at PokerNews as we get one day closer to crowning a champion.

Tags: Gaelle Baumann Jordan Saccucci Kayhan Mokri Maria Lampropulos Michael Wang Peterson Machado Simon Brandstrom

08-19-2022 12:26 UTC+2

Defending Champion Brandstrom Taking It "One Hand at a Time"

Will Shillibier

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

It's a second deep run for 2019 EPT Barcelona Main Event champion Simon Brandstrom who has made it through to Day 4, and is on the hunt for a second EPT Main Event title.

"Three years ago seems like a long time ago," he told PokerNews, "But at the same time it feels like not too long ago that I won this event. I've been at home, like most people, been studying a bit poker-wise and doing other things as well."

Read the full article here!

08-19-2022 12:40 UTC+2

Mosca Shoves on the Champ, Shows the Bluff

David Salituro

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Simon Brandstrom, the defending champion from 2019, raised to 50,000 from the hijack as Enrico Mosca and Sergi Panella Navarro came along from the blinds.

The flop came and action checked to Brandstrom, who continued for 55,000. Only Mosca called as Panella Navarro got out of the way.

Brandstrom bet another 175,000 on the turn and Mosca again called as the appeared on the river.

Mosca this time moved all in for around 350,000. Brandstrom, with around the same amount behind, went into the tank and used a time bank card before mucking.

Mosca showed for a missed flush draw to a round of "wows" from the table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Enrico Mosca	900,000 300,000	300,000
Sergi Panella Navarro	675,000 -340,000	-340,000
Simon Brandstrom	350,000 -360,000	-360,000

Tags: Enrico Mosca Sergi Panella Navarro Simon Brandstrom

08-19-2022 12:57 UTC+2

Defending Champ No More

David Salituro

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Defending champion Simon Brandstrom was just eliminated from one of the main feature tables.

According to tablemate Jack Salter, Brandstrom shoved his last 325,000 from the button and Bruno Pega called in the big blind. Brandstrom had but ran into the queens of Pega.

Brandstrom hit trips on the flop, but Pega spiked a on the turn to make a full house. The river didn't improve Brandstrom and he was sent to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bruno Pega	865,000 320,000	320,000
Simon Brandstrom	Busted

Tags: Bruno Pega Simon Brandstrom

08-19-2022 13:12 UTC+2

Margereson Takes a Monster Off Sorensen Flush Over Flush

David Salituro

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

With already around 700,000 in the middle on a board of , Torben Sorensen checked to Scott Margereson who used a time bank before firing out 580,000.

Sorensen quickly called as Margereson turned over for the nut flush. Sorensen flashed for a lower flush before mucking and surrendering the massive pot.

According to Margereson, he called a raise from Sorensen pre-flop and a bet on the flop, then Sorensen called when Margereson bet on the turn to create the enormous pile of chips in the middle.

Player	Chips	Progress
Scott Margereson	2,900,000 1,185,000	1,185,000
Torben Sorensen	1,000,000 -650,000	-650,000

Tags: Scott Margereson Torben Sorensen

08-19-2022 13:18 UTC+2

Volkmann Hits The Rail; Jaros New Chip Leader

Andrew Knowles

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Daniel Merrilees limped in from early position and Bruno Volkmann raised to 125,000 on the button. Patrik Jaros elected on a three-bet from the big blind to 325,000 and Merrilees got out of the way. Volkmann took a moment before moving all in for around 1,300,000 and Jaros snap-called.

Bruno Volkmann:
Patrik Jaros:

Volkmann was in need of help to stay alive but when the board ran out , it was the end of the road for the Brazilian as he was eliminated in 50th place. Jaros' stack has nearly reached the five-million chip mark and is now the chip leader.

Player	Chips	Progress
Patrik Jaros	4,800,000 1,550,000	1,550,000

Daniel Merrilees	850,000 -450,000	-450,000
Bruno Volkmann	Busted

Tags: Bruno Volkmann Daniel Merrilees Patrik Jaros

08-19-2022 14:22 UTC+2

Birkmose Flops Quads to Survive

Brandon Bloom

Level 24 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jimmy Guerrero opened to 65,000 from early position, Ramiro Petrone called in the hijack, and Daniel Birkmose moved all in for 735,000 on the button. Guerrero then committed his chips to the pot and Petrone went into the tank. He moved his time banks in front of him and put his hands on his head while deliberating, but ultimately, sent his cards into the muck.

Daniel Birkmose:
Jimmy Guerrero:

Birkmose was in rough shape as the table waited for the cameras to arrive. With everything set, the dealer spread the flop to vault Birkmose way ahead with flopped quads as he made facial expressions of surprised joy. The turn provided a sweat, but the completed the board to confirm the Dane's double on the fortunate runout.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ramiro Petrone	2,150,000 -60,000	-60,000
Daniel Birkmose	1,610,000 860,000	860,000
Jimmy Guerrero	1,200,000 -730,000	-730,000

Tags: Daniel Birkmose Jimmy Guerrero Ramiro Petrone

08-19-2022 14:34 UTC+2

Salter Sends Marques To The Exit

Andrew Knowles

Level 24 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jack Salter opened the action to 65,000 from the cutoff and only Andre Marques called in the big blind.

The flop came and both players checked their options. On the turn Marques led out for 60,000 and after little thought, Salter announced a raise to 195,000.

Marques took some time before moving all in for 615,000 total and Salter went deep in the tank. After using several time bank cards, Salter made the call and the cards were shown.

Andre Marques:
Jack Salter:

Salter needed to fade an eight, three or diamond to scoop the pot and eliminate Marques. The river fell the and Salter won the hand with a pair of tens, sending Marques to the rail in 47th place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jack Salter	2,200,000 600,000	600,000
Andre Marques	Busted

Tags: Andre Marques Jack Salter

08-19-2022 14:50 UTC+2

Boeken Ousted as Jaros Continues Climb

Brandon Bloom

Level 24 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

On a flop, Noah Boeken ended up getting the rest of his approximately 480,000 chips in from the big blind against Patrik Jaros in middle position.

Noah Boeken:
Patrik Jaros:

Boeken's top pair needed to improve against the cowboys as the turn left him with even fewer outs. The completed the board and the Dutchman made his exit, while Jaros added to his chip lead.

"Running good bro," Giuliano Bendinelli noted. "What the f---!"

"It's important, actually," Jaros replied.

Player	Chips	Progress
Patrik Jaros	6,550,000 500,000	500,000

Noah Boeken	Busted

Tags: Giuliano Bendinelli Noah Boeken Patrik Jaros

08-19-2022 15:04 UTC+2

Pinto Busts Another as Ribeiro Runs Set Into Set

David Salituro

Level 24 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Carlos Ribeiro raised to 65,000 from the cutoff before Michael Pinto reraised to 200,000 on the button. Ribeiro called and they went heads-up to a flop.

Both players checked to the turn, when Pinto bet another 260,000. Ribeiro called and the fell on the river.

Ribeiro checked once more and Pinto pushed forward a massive tower of chips, a bet totaling 1,550,000. Ribeiro, with around 1,300,000 behind, went into the tank as he used three time bank cards.

"Call," he eventually announced, but he let out a loud groan and shot back in his seat when Pinto showed him for a set of kings. Ribeiro turned over .

"I knew you had jacks. That's why I shoved," Pinto said as Ribeiro made his exit.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Pinto	4,500,000 1,300,000	1,300,000

Carlos Ribeiro	Busted

Tags: Carlos Ribeiro Michael Pinto