€100,000 EPT Super High Roller | 2024 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

09-02-2024 14:39 UTC+1

Winter Finds a Tricky Check-Raise

Ollie Garland

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Seth Davies raised from under the gun with K♣8♣ and Sean Winter defended in the big blind, holding Q♥8♥.

The A♠2♥7♦ flop saw Winter play in flow. Davies continued for 80,000 and Winter tanked before check-raising to 280,000. Davies was forced to fold the best hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Seth Davies	4,980,000 320,000	320,000

Sean Winter	2,690,000 280,000	280,000

Tags: Seth Davies Sean Winter

09-02-2024 14:40 UTC+1

Small One for Mokri

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Will Shillibier

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Kayhan Mokri A♠Q♦ opened to 160,000 from under the gun and Seth Davies 10♥9♣ called in the big blind.

Davies checked the K♦8♦3♠ flop and Mokri continued for 90,000. Davies folded and Mokri picked up a small one to continue his rise from the short stacks.

Player	Chips	Progress
Seth Davies	4,740,000 240,000	240,000

Kayhan Mokri	1,600,000 210,000	210,000

Tags: Kayhan Mokri Seth Davies

09-02-2024 14:45 UTC+1

Winter Flops a Flush

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Ollie Garland

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Sean Winter raised to 175,000 from under the gun with J♣8♣ and Kayhan Mokri defended in the big blind with 9♥4♥.

The 4♣5♣10♣ flop gave both players a piece; Mokri chose to check his bottom pair while Winter slow played his flopped flush as he checked back.

The 8♠ turn saw a repeat of the action, leading to the A♦ river. Mokri checked again and Winter went for value with a bet of 280,000. Mokri considered his option but chose to make the correct fold.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sean Winter	2,950,000 260,000	260,000

Kayhan Mokri	1,340,000 260,000	260,000

Tags: Kayhan Mokri Sean Winter

09-02-2024 14:56 UTC+1

Top Non-Poker Things to Do at EPT Barcelona

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Sandra Barbour

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

With stunning architecture, rich cultural history and millions of annual visitors, it's no surprise that Barcelona is one of the top tourist attractions in the world.

It's also no surprise that the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona festival is the biggest EPT stop of them all, drawing thousands of players and generating millions tens of millions in prize money. And while EPT Barcelona is mainly about the poker, its prime location at Casino Barcelona puts it within minutes of some of the city's top attractions.

Here are some of the top activities to do in Barcelona off the felt, all within a few miles of EPT Barcelona.

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09-02-2024 14:57 UTC+1

Jesse Lonis Eliminated in 4th Place (€457,400)

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Ollie Garland

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Seth Davies raised to 160,000 from under the gun, Jesse Lonis three-bet jammed for 910,000 from the small blind and Davies made the call.

Jesse Lonis: A♠2♠ All in
Seth Davies: K♣Q♠

Lonis was ahead until the K♥J♥J♣ flop reversed their fates. The 7♣ turn and 5♣ river changed nothing and Lonis was sent to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Seth Davies	6,370,000 1,630,000	1,630,000

Jesse Lonis	Busted

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09-02-2024 14:59 UTC+1

Mokri Doubles Through Winter

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Will Shillibier

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Kayhan Mokri raised to 160,000 and Sean Winter used two time banks before three-betting to 1,100,000. Mokri called and was all in.

Kayhan Mokri: 8♥8♣ All in
Sean Winter: A♦K♥

It was yet another flip at this final table, with Mokri's pocket pair still ahead after the 10♣9♦3♦ flop.

The turn 6♥ was safe and the river Q♠ as well, and he doubled up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kayhan Mokri	2,360,000 1,020,000	1,020,000

Sean Winter	1,690,000 1,260,000	1,260,000

Tags: Kayhan Mokri Sean Winter

09-02-2024 15:02 UTC+1

Mokri Doubles Again! Takes Over Chip Lead

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Will Shillibier

Level 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Seth Davies shoved from the small blind and Kayhan Mokri snap-called all in for 2,280,000 in the big blind.

Kayhan Mokri: 8♠8♣ All in
Seth Davies: A♥2♠

Mokri picked up pocket eights for the second time in quick succession, and needed them to hold again to stay in contention.

The flop Q♣Q♦K♠ gave Davies three extra counterfeit outs. The turn was the 7♠ and the river 9♥ saw Mokri double up again and move into the chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kayhan Mokri	4,640,000 2,280,000	2,280,000

Seth Davies	3,930,000 2,440,000	2,440,000

Tags: Kayhan Mokri Seth Davies

Level: 21

Blinds: 50,000/100,000

Ante: 100,000

09-02-2024 15:15 UTC+1

Winter Doubles to Leave Davies the Short Stack

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Ollie Garland

Level 21 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

Seth Davies raised to 225,000 from the button. Sean Winter, in the big blind, three-bet jammed for 1,865,000 and Davies snap-called.

Sean Winter: K♥7♥ All in
Seth Davies: 10♥10♦

Winter was going to need some help and the 9♠8♣5♥ gave him a gutshot. The 3♣ changed nothing while the 6♠ river gave Winter the straight. With this pot, Davies officially became the shortest stack at the table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sean Winter	3,880,000 2,190,000	2,190,000

Seth Davies	2,060,000 1,870,000	1,870,000

Tags: Sean Winter Seth Davies

09-02-2024 15:27 UTC+1

Big Blind Special for Davies

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Ollie Garland

Level 21 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

Sean Winter limped in from the small blind and Seth Davies checked his option in the big blind.

The J♥9♠4♣ flop checked through to the 2♥ on the turn and the 4♥ on the river. Winter bet out 100,000 and Davies made a quick call.

Winter rolled over A♦6♥ for ace-high, while Davies won this pot with 10♣2♠ for bottom pair.

Player	Chips	Progress
Seth Davies	3,470,000 1,410,000	1,410,000

Sean Winter	2,830,000 1,050,000	1,050,000

Tags: Sean Winter Seth Davies