€1,100 FPS Main Event Day 1c | 2023 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo

04-27-2023 14:23 UTC+2

Martinez Takes One From Simone

Andrew Knowles

Level 5 : Blinds 200/500, 500 ante

The action folded around to Alfonso Simone on the button who opened for 1,200 and only Sergi Enric Miralles I Martinez made the call in the small blind.

The flop came Q♥8♣3♥ and Martinez check-called a bet of 1,600 from Simone. On the 5♠ turn both players slowed down with a check to the 9♣ river.

Martinez took a moment before tossing out a large bet of 6,000 and Simone went in the tank. After close to a minute of thought, Simone let his cards go and the pot was shipped to Martinez.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alfonso Simone	39,000
Sergi Enric Miralles I Martinez	35,000

Tags: Alfonso Simone

Level: 5

Blinds: 200/500

Ante: 500

04-27-2023 14:12 UTC+2

Nut Flush for Mr. Belvedere

Connor Richards

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

In a three-way pot on a flop of 7♥2♥10♦, Jordi Torner checked in the big blind and Carmine Belvedere checked in middle position before Klay Iglesias bet from the hijack. Torner check-raised to 4,000 and both Belvedere and Iglesias called.

Torner then checked on the 5♥ turn and Belvedere bet 6,000. Iglesias and Torner both called. Torner checked again on the Q♥ river and Belvedere moved all in for 12,000. Iglesias got out of the way and Torner went in the tank before calling.

Belvedere showed A♥K♥ for the nut flush and Torner was forced to show 7♠7♣ for a no-good set, while Iglesias revealed he folded a smaller flush with 10♥9♥.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jordi Torner	85,000 85,000	85,000
Carmine Belvedere	60,000 60,000	60,000
Klay Iglesias	35,000 35,000	35,000

Tags: Carmine Belvedere Jordi Torner Klay Iglesias

04-27-2023 14:05 UTC+2

Carreira Cracks Kings To Score Knockout

Andrew Knowles

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Clement Pierre Michaud opened the action to 1,000 from early position and Clemente Malheiro Carreira made the call in the hijack. It folded to Danilo Colomba in the small blind who moved all in for 5,300 and both players made the call.

The flop came J♠10♥9♥ and action checked to the 7♣ turn. Michaud checked again and Carreira sized to 4,000. Michaud quickly folded and the cards were on their backs.

Danilo Colomba: K♦K♥
Clemente Malheiro Carreira: 8♥7♥

Carreira flopped a jack-high straight and had the kings for Colomba in rough shape. The river fell the 3♠ and Colomba was sent to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Clement Michaud	44,000
Clemente Malheiro Carreira	28,000
Danilo Colomba	Busted

Tags: Clement Pierre Michaud Clemente Malheiro Carreira Danilo Colomba

04-27-2023 13:47 UTC+2

The Open Roof at EPT Monte Carlo

Shirley Ang

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

One of those rare things I’m lucky to witness every year, and always impressed! Most probably the most unique poke… https://t.co/uPgWMOzkrZ
— Cedric B. (@CedricBillot)

Level: 4

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 400

04-27-2023 13:09 UTC+2

First Break of the Day

Andrew Knowles

Level 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Players are now on their first 25-minute break of the day. The field has already attracted a massive 547 runners and late registration and reentry period is open until the end of Level 10. The action will resume shortly.

04-27-2023 13:03 UTC+2

Delfoco Puts Pressure On Silva

Andrew Knowles

Level 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Laurent Silva opened to 1,400 from early position and only Francesco Delfoco made the call in the hijack.

The flop came Q♥9♥4♠ and Silva check-called a bet of 1,400 from Delfoco.

On the 5♠ turn, Silva checked again and Delfoco sized up to 4,500, which was enough to fold out Silva and take down the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Francesco Delfoco	42,000 42,000	42,000
Laurent Silva	13,500 13,500	13,500

Tags: Francesco Delfoco Laurent Silva

04-27-2023 12:49 UTC+2

Parmiggiani Spikes Set to Crack Aces

Andrew Knowles

Level 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Patricia Almeras opened the action from under the gun to 1,200 and David Debray called from middle position. It folded to Angelo Castriotta in the cutoff and Leonardo Parmiggiani on the button who both made the call as well.

The four players saw a flop of 10♣4♣3♠ and Almeras continued for 5,500. Debray called and Castriotta quickly got out of the way. Parmiggiani put in a raise to 13,300 and it folded back to Debray who moved all in for 19,000. Parmiggiani snap-called to put Debray at risk and the cards were on their backs.

David Debray: A♠A♣
Leonardo Parmiggiani: 3♦3♣

Debray had the best starting hand in poker preflop but after the flopped set for Parmiggiani turned the tables, Debray was in need of an ace to stay alive. The board ran out J♥6♣ and Debray couldn't find improvement as he made his way to the exit.