€1,100 FPS Main Event | 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris

02-19-2024 18:06 UTC+1

Moolhuizen Takes the Lead

Josh Noy

Level 41 : Blinds 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Blaz Zerjav called from the small blind with 9♣8♥ and Mateusz Moolhuizen tapped the table holding K♦10♥.

The 3♣6♣10♠ flop saw Zerjav lead out for 2,500,000, which Moolhuizen called.

Zerjav checked the 3♦ turn before Moolhuizen slid out a bet of 8,500,000. That was enough to take the pot, as Moolhuizen took over the chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mateusz Moolhuizen	63,700,000 12,500,000	12,500,000
Blaz Zerjav	49,300,000 8,500,000	8,500,000
Yassine Baqal	11,500,000 4,000,000	4,000,000

Tags: Blaz Zerjav Mateusz Moolhuizen

02-19-2024 18:10 UTC+1

Yassine Baqal Eliminated in 3rd Place (€210,220)

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Josh Noy

Level 41 : Blinds 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Blaz Zerjav opened to 3,000,000 on the button and called when Yassine Baqal moved all in for 10,000,000 from the big blind.

Yassine Baqal: Q♦10♦
Blaz Zerjav: K♣J♥

This time, Baqal was unable to find a miracle on the A♦2♠J♥8♠10♣ runout, as his luck finally ended to finish on the podium in third place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mateusz Moolhuizen	62,700,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
Blaz Zerjav	61,800,000 12,500,000	12,500,000
Yassine Baqal	Busted

Tags: Blaz Zerjav Yassine Baqal

02-19-2024 18:13 UTC+1

Break Before Heads Up Play

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Josh Noy

Level 41 : Blinds 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Mateusz Moolhuizen and Blaz Zerjav have taken a 20-minute break before beginning heads up play.

Both have locked up €294,530, with tonight's winner taking home €470,830.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mateusz Moolhuizen	62,700,000
Blaz Zerjav	61,800,000

Tags: Blaz Zerjav Mateusz Moolhuizen

02-19-2024 18:20 UTC+1

EPT Paris: Your Ultimate Guide to Off-the-Felt Fun in the City of Lights

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Kaelaine Minton

Level 41 : Blinds 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Today begins the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT). Thousands have descended on Paris for a 12-day poker extravaganza.

After a successful kick-off last year, PokerStars has picked up some valuable lessons, ensuring an even better player experience this time around. The exciting news: the off-the-felt activities are making a comeback, promising a ton of fun beyond the poker tables. Here's what's in store for those making the trip to the French capital city.

Check out the PokerNews guide to off-the-felt fun in Paris

Level: 42

Blinds: 1,000,000/2,000,000

Ante: 2,000,000

02-19-2024 18:34 UTC+1

Levels Shortened

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Josh Noy

Level 42 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

With a total of 62 big blinds in play, levels have now been shortened to 30 minutes for the remainder of the action.

02-19-2024 18:37 UTC+1

Zerjav Shoves First Hand

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Josh Noy

Level 42 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Mateusz Moolhuizen opened to 4,000,000 with K♠7♣ on the button before Blaz Zerjav shoved with K♥Q♠.

Moolhuizen let his hand go as Zerjav took a slight chip advantage to begin heads up play.

Player	Chips	Progress
Blaz Zerjav	65,800,000 4,000,000	4,000,000
Mateusz Moolhuizen	58,700,000 4,000,000	4,000,000

Tags: Mateusz Moolhuizen Blaz Zerjav

02-19-2024 18:42 UTC+1

Moolhuizen Makes Trips

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Josh Noy

Level 42 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Blaz Zerjav limped on the button with A♥K♦ and Mateusz Moolhuizen checked his option with 8♣5♦ in the big blind.

Moolhuizen checked after connecting big on the J♥5♠5♣ flop. Zerjav fired 2,000,000 and made the call after Moolhuizen check-raised to 5,000,000.

The 6♦ turn saw Moolhuizen take his time before leading out for 8,000,000. Zerjav made the call to see the 7♠ river. Moolhuizen again fired 8,000,000 and Zerjav took a few minutes before making the fold.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mateusz Moolhuizen	73,700,000 15,000,000	15,000,000
Blaz Zerjav	50,800,000 15,000,000	15,000,000

Tags: Blaz Zerjav Mateusz Moolhuizen

02-19-2024 18:49 UTC+1

Zerjav Fires With Five-High

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Josh Noy

Level 42 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Mateusz Moolhuizen limped on the button with Q♠3♦ and Blaz Zerjav checked his big blind option holding 5♣3♥.

The A♥J♥9♥ flop saw Zerjav check-call a bet of 2,000,000 from Moolhuizen, with the 4♦ falling on the turn. Both players checked to the J♠ river.

Zerjav took some time before sliding out a bet of 8,000,000. Moolhuizen considered his options before finally making the lay down, as Zerjav closed the gap.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mateusz Moolhuizen	69,700,000 4,000,000	4,000,000
Blaz Zerjav	54,800,000 4,000,000	4,000,000

Tags: Blaz Zerjav Mateusz Moolhuizen

02-19-2024 18:58 UTC+1

Zerjav Gets Value

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Josh Noy

Level 42 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

After slowly losing some ground, Blaz Zerjav called on the button with J♣3♣. Mateusz Moolhuizen checked holding A♦8♦ in the big blind.

Both players checked the 9♦10♠3♠ flop and the dealer revealed the 10♣ turn. Moolhuizen checked and made the call after Zerjav fired 4,000,000.

The river brought the J♠, as Moolhuizen checked once more. Zerjav slid out a bet of 10,500,000 and Moolhuizen made the call. Zerjav showed his superior two pair to take down a big pot and climb back to almost even.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mateusz Moolhuizen	65,700,000 4,000,000	4,000,000
Blaz Zerjav	58,800,000 4,000,000	4,000,000

Tags: Blaz Zerjav Mateusz Moolhuizen