€1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Day 1h | 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

08-24-2023 20:39 UTC+1

Grisa Flips Zuczkowski to the Rail

David Salituro

Level 10 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Xavier Zuczkowski got his last 15,000 in the pot from middle position and Luigi Grisa in the cutoff had him covered and at risk.

Xavier Zuczkowski: A♥J♠
Luigi Grisa: 6♦6♠

Zuczkowski was racing for his tournament life as the flop came 3♦5♥2♥, giving Grisa a straight draw to go with his pair. Zuczkowski picked up a flush draw on the 9♥ turn, but the Q♦ river ensured he was sent to the rail as Grisa scored the knockout.

Player	Chips	Progress
Luigi Grisa	90,000 90,000	90,000
Xavier Zuczkowski	Busted

Tags: Luigi Grisa Xavier Zuczkowski

08-24-2023 20:40 UTC+1

Peralta Doubles Up With Kings

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Matt Warburton

Level 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Laurent Silva open limped from early position. Morten Lie then raised to 4,500 before Eduardo Peralta moved all in for 16,500. Lie made the call and two players flipped their cards.

Eduardo Peralta: K♠K♣
Morten Lie: J♣J♠

The board ran out Q♦7♥A♦10♠9♦. Neither player improved and so Peralta held up with his pocket kings to win the pot and double up back to above the starting stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Morten Lie	61,000 14,000	14,000
Eduardo Peralta	38,000 23,000	23,000

Tags: Eduardo Peralta Laurent Silva Morten Lie

08-24-2023 20:42 UTC+1

Rinne's Two Pair Beats Dyrstad's Two Pair

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Dan O'Hair

Level 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Allan Dyrstad opened to 3,000 from early position and was called by Toivo Rinne in the hijack.

Rinne called a 3,500 bet from Dyrstad on the K♥3♥6♦ flop and a 7,200 bet from Dyrstad on the K♦ turn.

Both players checked down when the 8♣ completed the board and Dyrstad announced "Two pair," as he tabled 5♠5♣ for kings and fives. Rinne showed 7♠7♥ for a better two pair and was sent the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Toivo Rinne	47,000 47,000	47,000
Allan Dyrstad	40,000 15,000	15,000

Tags: Allan Dyrstad Toivo Rinne

08-24-2023 20:45 UTC+1

Sacchi's Turn to Flip For It All

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David Salituro

Level 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Daniele Sacchi was on the button and moved all in for his last 17,000. Walter Ripper called in the cutoff to put him at risk.

Daniele Sacchi: K♦J♣
Walter Ripper: 5♣5♦

Sacchi didn't connect with the 10♣8♥2♥4♣ board through the turn, but he spiked the K♣ on the river to make a pair and earn a double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Walter Ripper	65,000
Daniele Sacchi	35,000

Tags: Daniele Sacchi Walter Ripper

08-24-2023 20:46 UTC+1

Players Heading for 25-Minute Break

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Matt Warburton

Level 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The remaining 726 players in the Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Day 1h are heading for a 25-minute break.

When play resumes, late registration will be over for this flight and the entire event. That means the number of entries for the flight and the event will be confirmed, along with the total prize pool.

08-24-2023 20:50 UTC+1

EPT Barcelona Activities: Beyond the Felt – A Blend of Fun and Entertainment

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Kaelaine Minton

Level 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The allure of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is set to sweep across the vibrant city of Barcelona once again. As the annual extravaganza on the sun-kissed Catalonian coastline draws near, poker enthusiasts and guests are in for a treat far beyond the poker tables. Renowned as one of the most eagerly anticipated stops on the EPT circuit, Barcelona offers an unparalleled fusion of poker action and off-the-felt amusement.

Catamaran Brunch Trip: Navigating the Mediterranean Majesty

This year's lineup of EPT Barcelona activities promises an exhilarating array of options catering to diverse interests. From team sports and adrenaline-pumping adventures to artistic endeavors and wine-infused indulgences, this edition of EPT Barcelona truly has something for everyone.

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Level: 11

Blinds: 1,000/1,500

Ante: 1,500

08-24-2023 21:16 UTC+1

Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Sets New Record for Attendance and Prize Pool

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Matt Warburton

Level 11 : 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

The PokerStars Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event has reached a total of 7,398 entries, up from 6,313 last year. That's a new attendance record and a new record for the prize pool, which stands at €7,102,180.

Flight 1H has attracted 1,267 entries and there are now 733 players remaining. Expect players to drop out quickly over the next few blind levels. A total of 190 players will make it through the flight to Day 2 and into the money.

08-24-2023 21:19 UTC+1

Lakhdari Wins Race to Send Buckley Out

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Dan O'Hair

Level 11 : 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Mark Buckley opened to 3,000 from early position and was three-bet to 8,500 by Omar Lakhdari from middle position. Action folded back around to Buckley and he went all in for around 35,000 total. Lakhdari called to put Buckley at risk and hands were revealed.

Mark Buckley: A♥Q♥
Omar Lakhdari: 10♣10♦

It was a fair fight, but the 8♠5♠2♠5♥8♣ runout kept Lakhdari best with his tens and Buckley was eliminated.