€1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Day 3 | 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

08-26-2023 17:00 UTC+1

Cohen Doubles Back

Matt Hansen

Level 30 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Joshua James raised to 240,000 before Lucien Cohen made it 700,000 from the next seat over. The rest of the table was out of the way and James shoved with more. Cohen called for 3,670,000 and the cards were turned up.

Lucien Cohen: J♥J♦
Joshua James: A♠Q♣

The board ran out 8♥2♦10♦3♦10♣ and the jacks held to secure a comeback double for Cohen.

Meanwhile, Nariman Yaghmai was eliminated at a nearby table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lucien Cohen	7,560,000 2,240,000	2,240,000

Joshua James	4,600,000 400,000	400,000
Nariman Yaghmai	Busted

Tags: Joshua James Lucien Cohen

08-26-2023 17:18 UTC+1

D'Alessio Knocks out Laba to Take Chip Lead

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

After a series of bets and raises on a flop of 10♣8♦6♥, Vasyl Laba found himself all in and at risk against Ferdinando D'Alessio.

Vasyl Laba: J♦J♥
Ferdinando D'Alessio: 9♦7♣

Laba's overpair was crushed by D'Alessio, who had flopped the nut-straight. He picked up two outs when the board paired on the 8♠ turn, but could not find a jack on the A♠ river, resulting in his elimination. D'Alessio scooped a massive pot, soaring past ten million chips in the process.

Meanwhile at another table, Miltiadis Kyriakides was also eliminated from the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ferdinando D'Alessio	12,500,000 6,300,000	6,300,000

Vasyl Laba	Busted
Miltiadis Kyriakides	Busted

Tags: Ferdinando D'Alessio Miltiadis Kyriakides Vasyl Laba

08-26-2023 17:23 UTC+1

Barsegyan Puts Haugen to the Test

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Josh Noy

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Action was three ways to the flop of 5♠Q♦3♠, where Mathias Haugen followed a pair of checks with a bet of 450,000. Andrej Desset folded in the big blind before Eduard Barsegyan made the call.

The 3♣ turn saw Barsegyan tap the table again, with Haugen continuing for 500,000. Barsegyan then raised enough to put his opponent all in, sending Haugen into the tank.

After taking some time to reach a decision, Haugen slid his cards to the dealer. Barsegyan nodded his head while revealing the Q♥ for two pair, taking down a nice pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eduard Barsegyan	7,450,000 5,950,000	5,950,000
Andrej Desset	3,550,000 1,150,000	1,150,000
Mathias Haugen	1,720,000 480,000	480,000

Tags: Andrej Desset Eduard Barsegyan Mathias Ludvik Haugen

08-26-2023 17:29 UTC+1

Haugen Dodges Big Slick

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Matt Hansen

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Mathias Haugen was all in for around 1,700,000 and Haitao Luan put him at risk. The cards were already out and the dealer was ready to go.

Mathias Haugen: 4♦4♣
Haitao Luan: A♦K♠

The board ran out 7♦7♥3♣10♥5♣ and the fours held to secure the double for Haugen.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mathias Haugen	3,540,000 1,820,000	1,820,000
Haitao Luan	3,200,000 5,200,000	5,200,000

Tags: Haitao Luan Mathias Haugen

08-26-2023 17:38 UTC+1

Kaufman Shows Down Fishhooks

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Vitor Peixoto Moreira opened to 250,000 from under the gun and Igor Kaufman made the call from the hijack.

The flop came 10♠5♠2♦ and Moreira check-called a 350,000 bet from Kaufman.

Both players checked through the A♥ turn and Q♦ river.

Moreira tabled 9♠9♥ for a pair of nines but Kaufman had J♠J♣ for a bigger pocket pair to take the pot down.

Meanwhile at other tables, Jeremias Mendoza, Mihai Trofim and Alan Ferraro have been eliminated.

Player	Chips	Progress
Avihai Smadga	14,000,000 9,000,000	9,000,000

Igor Kaufman	10,400,000 2,540,000	2,540,000

Vitor Peixoto Moreira	3,775,000 1,850,000	1,850,000
Alan Ferraro	Busted
Jeremias Mendoza	Busted
Mihai Trofim	Busted

Tags: Igor Kaufman Vitor Peixoto Moreira

08-26-2023 17:42 UTC+1

Smadga Still Soaring

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Josh Noy

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Action was heads-up to the turn on a runout showing 3♥7♠A♥7♣ and around 2,800,000 already in the middle.

Avihai Smadga, who had initially raised from under the gun, bet enough to put Vitor Peixoto Moreira all in.

Moreira took some time before making the fold, as chip leader Smadga added more chips to his stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Avihai Smadga	15,850,000 1,850,000	1,850,000

Vitor Peixoto Moreira	1,950,000 1,825,000	1,825,000

Tags: Avihai Smadga Vitor Peixoto Moreira

08-26-2023 17:46 UTC+1

O'Shea Bluffs the River

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Josh Noy

Level 30 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Manuel O'Shea and Braz Borges were heads-up to the river of a 7♦2♦9♠J♠2♥ runout. Borges led out from the big blind for 475,000, representing about a third of his remaining stack.

O'Shea did not take long to announce a raise, moving all in and putting Borges to the test. Borges went into the tank for several minutes before another player at the table called the clock.

Facing a countdown and a bet for his tournament life, Borges eventually found the fold and asked O'Shea to show the bluff. O'Shea obliged, revealing Q♠3♠ for a missed flush draw before raking in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Manuel O'Shea	3,150,000 1,030,000	1,030,000
Braz Borges	915,000 35,000	35,000

Tags: Braz Borges Manuel O'Shea

08-26-2023 17:48 UTC+1

Let's Take Another Break

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Matt Hansen

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

The final 44 players have stepped out for a 20-minute break.

08-26-2023 18:05 UTC+1

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

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Kaelaine Minton

Level 30 : 60,000/120,000, 120,000 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: 31

Blinds: 100,000/150,000

Ante: 150,000