€10,300 EPT High Roller Day 2 | 2023 PokerStars EPT Prague

12-16-2023 20:38 UTC+2

PN Podcast: Erik Seidel Talks Winning 10th Bracelet at WSOP Paradise; Maria Ho Chats Game of Gold

Kaelaine Minton

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from both the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in The Bahamas!

Before they jump into all things WSOP Paradise, the crew gets listeners up to speed on the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, which has crowed a slew of side event winners, including Lisa Costello’s victory in the Ladies Event. Plus, the $1,100 WPT Prime drew a massive field and is set to award a seven-figure top prize.

In regards to the WSOP Paradise, the crew talk about the surprise appearance of 2022 EPT Prague champ Jordan Saccucci, who was a week removed from being arrested in Canada on home robbery charges. His stay didn’t last long in the Main Event as casino officials removed him from contention. Find out what happened here.

They then discuss Phil Hellmuth’s grand entrance as Poseidon flocked by 17 mermaids and a Bahamian marching band, highlight bracelet winners from the series thus far, and Erik Seidel capturing his 10th gold bracelet, becoming just the fifth player in history to do so. Connor even grabbed a winner interview with the Poker Hall of Famer.

Finally, the crew discussesthe finale of GGPoker’s Poker After Dark Game of Gold complete with an interview with Season 1 champ Maria Ho!

Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

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12-16-2023 20:05 UTC+2

Dinner Break

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David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

The remaining 43 players are now on a 75-minute dinner break.

Play should resume around 8:15 p.m. local time.

12-16-2023 20:03 UTC+2

Marsh Puts In a Massive Shove Versus Pardo

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David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

With around 80,000 in the pot on a flop of 10♦2♦9♣, Luke Marsh bet 40,000 from the button and Juan Pardo called in the hijack.

The turn was the 3♣ and Marsh moved all in for 277,000. Pardo tanked for nearly a minute before folding.

Player	Chips	Progress
Juan Pardo	525,000 95,000	95,000

Luke Marsh	420,000 95,000	95,000

Tags: Juan Pardo Luke Marsh

12-16-2023 20:01 UTC+2

Helppi, Suarez Win With Shoves

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David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Simon Mattsson raised to 14,000 in the small blind and Juha Helppi called in the big blind.

The flop came 3♣8♥K♠ and Mattsson bet 9,000. Helppi called and the 3♥ fell on the turn.

Mattsson then bet 24,000 and Helppi used a time bank before moving all in for around 110,000. Mattsson quickly folded.

At the same time at another table, Anton Suarez bet 8,000 under the gun on a flop of 2♦7♥J♥ before Viktor Jensen raised to 30,000 in the big blind.

Suarez called and the 2♥ fell on the turn. Jensen checked and Suarez bet 17,000. Jensen called to the A♥ river where Suarez moved all in.

Jensen, with 60,000 behind, folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Anton Suarez	580,000 65,000	65,000
Simon Mattsson	280,000
Juha Helppi	160,000 13,000	13,000
Viktor Jensen	60,000 115,000	115,000

Tags: Anton Suarez Juha Helppi Simon Mattsson Viktor Jensen

12-16-2023 20:00 UTC+2

Golenko Takes On Two

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Ollie Garland

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Tarmo Tammel raised to 11,000 from the hijack, receiving calls from Salih Atac on the button and Yevgeneiy Golenko, in the small blind.

The action checked to Tammel, who bet out 12,000 on the 7♠9♣5♥. Both opponents called.

The Q♥ saw the action, again, check to Tammel, who bet out 41,000. Atac called and Golenko raised to 100,000.

Tammel went deep into the tank, eventually deciding to fold. Atac snap-folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Yevgeneiy Golenko	510,000 70,000	70,000
Tarmo Tammel	440,000 80,000	80,000
Salih Atac	400,000 20,000	20,000

Tags: Salih Atac Tarmo Tammel Yevgeneiy Golenko

12-16-2023 19:53 UTC+2

Coelho Rivers King to Double

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Matt Warburton

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Andrew Hulme was all in from the small blind against Diogo Coelho in the big blind, who was covered as players flopped their cards.

Diogo Coelho: A♣K♣
Andrew Hulme: Q♦Q♥

The board ran out 6♠4♥5♠10♦K♦. Hulme stayed ahead with his queens until Coelho hit his king to win the pot and double up his stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Diogo Coelho	160,000 100,000	100,000
Andrew Hulme	120,000 40,000	40,000

Tags: Andrew Hulme Diogo Coelho

12-16-2023 19:52 UTC+2

Chauskin Stays

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Maxime Taldir

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

After Natan Chauskin opened to 10,000 from middle position, then Shyngis Satubayev three-bet to 30,000 from the small blind. The big blind folded, and Chauskin raised all-in for 100,000. Satubayev snap-called.

Natan Chauskin: A♥Q♥
Shyngis Satubayev: A♠J♣

Chauskin stood up when he discovered Satubayev's hand. But he sat back down when he flopped two pair on a board of A♦8♠J♥2♥7♣ to double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Shyngis Satubayev	275,000 5,000	5,000
Natan Chauskin	210,000 6,000	6,000

Tags: Natan Chauskin Shyngis Satubayev

12-16-2023 19:46 UTC+2

Danes Shows Vasylchenko an Ace

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David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Heads-up on a flop of A♥8♥K♠, Oleg Vasylchenko bet 10,000 from the hijack and Alexandru Danes called in the big blind.

The turn came the 7♣ and Vasylchenko bet 40,000. Danes again called and checked to Vasylchenko on the A♣ river.

Vasylchenko slowed down and checked back as Danes showed A♠10♥ for trips to win the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexandru Danes	200,000 16,000	16,000
Oleg Vasylchenko	130,000 31,000	31,000

Tags: Alexandru Danes Oleg Vasylchenko

12-16-2023 19:42 UTC+2

Sancak Three-Bets Light and Cracks Aces

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Ollie Garland

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Diogo Coelhon raised to 10,000 from the button, Ersin Sancak three-bet to 35,000 from the big blind and Coelho called.

Sancak continued for 29,000 on the K♠9♥3♣ flop. Coelho was undeterred.

Sancak moved all in for 83,000 on the 4♥ turn. Coelho snap-called.

Ersin Sancak: 9♣3♦
Diogo Coelho: A♠A♥

The river landed the Q♠ and Sancak's two pair cracked the aces of Coelho to ensure him the full double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ersin Sancak	300,000 100,000	100,000
Diogo Coelho	60,000 240,000	240,000

Tags: Diogo Coelho Ersin Sancak

12-16-2023 19:34 UTC+2

Astedt Loses Race, Busts to Suarez

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Matt Warburton

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Anton Suarez raised to 10,000 from middle position, Niklas Astedt three-bet to 30,000 from the button and Suarez four-bet to 85,000. Astedt moved all in and Suarez quickly called, putting Astedt at risk as players flipped their cards.

Niklas Astedt: Q♥Q♣
Anton Suarez: A♦K♣

The board ran out 4♠2♠A♥6♦5♦. Suarez paired his ace on the flop and held to win the pot. Astedt was eliminated from the tournament.