€100,000 EPT Super High Roller | 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

08-27-2023 15:31 UTC+2

Big Stacks Collide as Mokri Hits Case Jack

David Salituro

Level 10 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Alejandro Lococo raised to 17,000 from early position and Kayhan Mokri called in the small blind.

"How much do you have," Mokri asked Lococo before they saw the flop.

"580. Do you have six million or seven," Lococo joked before the dealer turned over 7♥Q♠J♥. Both players checked.

The turn came the 4♣ and Mokri then led out for 40,000. Lococo called to the 2♦ river, where Mokri bet another 175,000.

Lococo again called and Mokri turned over J♦J♣ for a flopped set to win the big pot.

"You hit the last jack," Lococo told him.

"I'm running good," Mokri replied.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kayhan Mokri	1,950,000 197,000	197,000

Alejandro Lococo	350,000 27,000	27,000

Tags: Alejandro Lococo Kayhan Mokri

08-27-2023 14:52 UTC+2

Grafton Can't Bluff Antonius

David Salituro

Level 9 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Action folded to Patrik Antonius who limped in from the button, as did small blind Sam Grafton. Jean-Noel Thorel checked his option and they went three-handed to the 3♠3♥6♠ flop.

Grafton and Thorel checked over to Antonius who bet 11,000. Both opponents called to the 9♠ turn where action was checked through to the river.

The dealer turned over the 7♦ and Grafton led out for 75,000. Thorel quickly folded, but Antonius went into the tank. He looked over at Grafton and began laughing before tossing in a chip to signify a call.

Grafton showed A♠4♣ for a bluff and Antonius turned over 9♦7♥ to win the pot with two pair.

"I never manage to bluff you. Not once," Grafton said. "The first time I do I'm going to slam it down."

Player	Chips	Progress
Jean-Noel Thorel	240,000 -5,000	-5,000
Patrik Antonius	215,000 85,000	85,000

Sam Grafton	130,000 -85,000	-85,000

Tags: Jean-Noel Thorel Patrik Antonius Sam Grafton

08-27-2023 14:41 UTC+2

Prize Pool Confirmed

David Salituro

Level 9 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

With registration now closed, tournament officials confirmed the prize pool for this event.

There were a total of 18 entries, generating a prize pool of €1,746,360. The top four players will finish in the money, with the champion earning €750,960.

Place	Prize
1	€750,960
2	€471,500
3	€314,300
4	€209,600

08-27-2023 14:35 UTC+2

Vaskaboinikau Wins Flip to Double

Tyler Foran

Level 9 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Alejandro Lococo opened 14,000 in middle position before Mikalai Vaskaboinikau three-bet jammed next to act. The action quickly folded back to Lococo who asked for a count. After the dealer let him know it was 187,000 he made the call.

Mikalai Vaskaboinikau: A♣10♣
Alejandro Lococo: 7♠7♥

It was a classic race but the A♠5♦5♥ flop paired Vaskaboinikau's ace to give him the lead. The K♦ turn and 2♣ river meant Vaskaboinikau could remain seated as he pulled in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alejandro Lococo	565,000 -175,000	-175,000

Mikalai Vaskaboinikau	389,000 229,000	229,000

Tags: Alejandro Lococo Mikalai Vaskaboinikau

08-27-2023 14:23 UTC+2

Yan Has a Short Stay

David Salituro

Level 9 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Steve O'Dwyer raised to 13,000 on the button, then called when David Yan moved all in for 185,000 in the big blind.

David Yan: Q♦9♦
Steve O'Dwyer: K♥J♥

Neither player connected with the 7♠4♦6♣3♣2♥ board and O'Dwyer won the pot with king-high to send Yan to an early exit on Day 2.

Player	Chips	Progress
Steve O'Dwyer	380,000 130,000	130,000

David Yan	Busted

Tags: David Yan Steve O'Dwyer

08-27-2023 13:01 UTC+2

Alejandro Lococo Near Top as Day 2 of the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller Begins at 2 PM

Tyler Foran

Just six players remain as they compete for the most prestigious trophy on the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona schedule in the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller.

Leading the way is Kayhan Mokri, with an impressive stack of 1,715,000. Mokri has a total of $2,402,753 in live tournament earnings and is looking to capture his first live tournament win as he has had multiple close calls, finishing in second place.

Second in chips with 765,000 is PokerStars Ambassador Alejandro Lococo, whose career live tournament earnings are $2,539,575.

Day 2 Seating Chart

Seat	Player	Country	Chip Count	Day 2 Big Blinds

1	Timothy Adams	Canada	305,000	51
2
3	Patrik Antonius	Finland	168,000	28
4	Felipe Ketzer	Brazil	291,000	49
5
6	Mikalai Vaskaboinikau	Belarus	258,000	43
7	Alejandro Lococo	Argentina	765,000	128
8	Kayhan Mokri	Norway	1,713,000	286

There were a total of 14 entries on Day 1, generating a prize pool of €1,358,280, and with registration remaining open until the start of the day, which begins at 2 p.m. local time, this number is expected to be even larger.

The total prize pool will be announced shortly into Day 2 after registration closes. Play will pick up on Level 9, with blinds at 3,000-6,000 and a 6,000 big blind ante. There will be a 20-minute break every two levels.

PokerNews will be there from the start until a winner has been crowned so make sure to follow along.

Tags: Alejandro Lococo Felipe Ketzer Kayhan Mokri Mikalai Vaskaboinikau Patrik Antonius Timothy Adams