Level 35
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
The four remaining players have been sent on a 15-minute break.
2024 PokerStars EPT Barcelona
€2,200 Estrellas High Roller
Day: 3
Event Info
2024 PokerStars EPT Barcelona
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 3
Buy-in
€2,200
Prize Pool
€3,962,880
Entries
2,064
Level
36
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Entries
24
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 2,064
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Level 35
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Over the years, countless players have experienced all that the European Poker Tour has to offer. Sam Grafton is no exception.
So, as the EPT Barcelona festival gets underway today — marking the tour's 20th anniversary — we spoke with the PokerStars Ambassador about his EPT memories and the impact it has had on his life.
It's easy to understate Grafton's poker career. With over $15 million in career earnings and now a member of PokerStars Team Pro, he's played on countless tours in countless venues and has seen the industry continue to change and evolve.
"Poker is a super dynamic industry," said Grafton. "A lot of companies and tours have come and gone over the course of my career. Then, there are other ones that have become plinths in the poker calendar of most players.
Level: 36
Blinds: 250,000/500,000
Ante: 500,000
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
36,400,000
3,900,000
|
3,900,000 |
|
15,050,000
3,050,000
|
3,050,000 |
|
5,650,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
4,825,000
2,525,000
|
2,525,000 |
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Jan-Eric Schwippert opened to 3,000,000 under the gun, and action folded to Ronald Steinmetz in the big blind, who three-bet jammed with the slightly covering stack. Schwippert quickly called it off.
Jan-Eric Schwippert: 7♦7♥ 
Ronald Steinmetz: 9♠9♦
Schwippert was in trouble versus Steinmetz's overpair, and the K♣4♣8♠6♠K♥ runout confirmed his exit, Steinmetz taking the pot with a better two pair, kings and nines.
Steinmetz celebrated enthusiastically when the river hit, hitting the table and shouting "Yes!"
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11,600,000
6,775,000
|
6,775,000 |
|
|
Busted |
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 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.
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Christophe Pommier opened to 1,000,000 from the button and Berthold Winz defended from the big blind.
The flop came J♣10♦8♠ and Winz check-called a 500,000 bet from Pommier.
On the K♥ turn Winz led out with a bet of 2,000,000 that was called by Pommier.
Both players checked the 7♠ river. Winz tabled 8♥7♦ for two pair made on the river and Pommier, clearly disgusted by the situation, promptly mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
43,400,000
7,000,000
|
7,000,000 |
|
|
11,500,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
|
7,450,000
7,600,000
|
7,600,000 |
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Action folded to Berthold Winz in the small blind, who completed. Christophe Pommier checked his option in the big blind.
The 6♠ turn was checked through. On the 3♠ river, Winz led out with a bet of 1,000,000 and Pommier swiftly folded. Winz is leveraging his chip lead expertly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
50,000,000
6,600,000
|
6,600,000 |
|
|
5,100,000
2,350,000
|
2,350,000 |
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Christophe Pommier shoved from the button for 4,600,000 and was called by Ronald Steinmetz who covered him from the small blind.
Christophe Pommier: Q♠10♠
Ronald Steinmetz: A♠Q♦
Steinmetz was ahead with the bigger queen and let out a triumphant "Yes!" after holding up on the J♥5♠6♦4♥9♠ runout. Pommier was sent to the rail in third place while Steinmetz took the pot. He entered heads-up play against Berthold Winz, who has nearly a 3:1 chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
45,700,000
4,300,000
|
4,300,000 |
|
|
16,300,000
4,800,000
|
4,800,000 |
|
|
Busted |
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
The action has been paused as the tournament staff prepare the table for heads-up play.
