With around 4,000 in the pot on a board reading A♦K♦J♠5♠8♣, Fabrice Maltez bet 3,700 from the big blind and Yiannis Liperis called from under the gun.
Maltez turned over Q♦10♣ for the nuts and Liperis mucked his cards.
Julien Sitbon led for 1,200 on the flop of J♣8♦5♥ from the small blind. Victoria Livschitz reraised to 3,000. Sitbon called.
The 10♦ was checked around before Sitbon led the A♠ river for 2,600. Livschitz made a quick fold.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
Cards are in the air and play has started.
The prestigious $10,300 EPT High Roller is back, offering players yet another thrilling opportunity to vie for a massive prize pool and life-changing money at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus. This event promises high stakes and fierce competition, set against the stunning backdrop of the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa in Northern Cyprus.
Last year's edition saw Ilia Pavlov emerge victorious, claiming the coveted trophy and a remarkable $787,400 payday after navigating a field of 407 entries. The tournament generated an impressive prize pool of $3,947,900, with Pavlov's triumph marking a significant milestone in his poker career, which previously boasted $122,142 in live cashes.
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilia Pavlov | Russia | $787,400 |
| 2 | Selahaddin Bedir | Turkey | $492,400 |
| 3 | Hwany Lee | South Korea | $351,700 |
| 4 | Sergi Reixach | Spain | $270,600 |
| 5 | Martin Diaz | Argentina | $208,100 |
| 6 | Danil Rafikov | Russia | $160,100 |
| 7 | Dmitrii Nazarov | Russia | $123,100 |
| 8 | Markkos Ladev | Estonia | $101,500 |
| 9 | Nariman Yaghmai | Iran | $84,600 |
This year, players will kick off with 50,000 in starting chips, and late registration will close at the start of Day 2. The blinds will start at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante.
This tournament will feature 60-minute levels with a 20-minute break after every two levels and a 65-minute dinner break after Level 6. The structure allows for two entries, and the action will unfold over three days. Players will face off in ten levels on Day 1 before taking a break to bag chips for Day 2.
Players will have to navigate a shot clock, keeping the action fast and focused. Four time bank cards will be awarded at the start, with one additional card given at the start of every odd level.
With the stakes high and between 13% and 15% of the field making the money, will we see another breakout star like Pavlov? As competitors prepare to test their skills, expect to witness intense action and strategic gameplay as the quest for the EPT High Roller title heats up.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates on the hands and to see who will be crowned the next champion at the $10,000 EPT High Roller!
$10,300 EPT High Roller
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