€3,000 Mystery Bounty Day 1 | 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris

02-21-2024 23:04 UTC+2

A Round of Counts Post Dinner

Tyler Foran

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Elie Dib	259,000 233,000	233,000
Bruno Porto	216,500 96,500	96,500
Raul Van Boxtel	212,500 82,500	82,500
Louis Linard	212,000 212,000	212,000
Jon Ander Vallinas	194,000 194,000	194,000
Tiago Aguiar Ramos	189,000 108,000	108,000
Kartik Ved	184,000 184,000	184,000
Zachary Azria	175,000 175,000	175,000
Lucas Sfez	173,000 173,000	173,000
Julien Sitbon	168,000 168,000	168,000
Joao Vieira	158,000 158,000	158,000
Olga Iermolcheva	120,000 30,000	30,000
Parker Talbot	96,000 1,000	1,000

Alejandro Lococo	81,500 81,500	81,500

Maria Konnikova	77,500 -17,500	-17,500

Ramon Colillas	50,000 18,000	18,000

Marle Spragg	27,000 -40,000	-40,000

Level: 10

Blinds: 1,000/1,500

Ante: 1,500

02-21-2024 22:22 UTC+2

Win an Epic Package to the Irish Open on PokerStars

Kaelaine Minton

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The PokerStars Irish Open Online is set to kick off from February 26 to March 4, paving the way for the grand PokerStars and Paddy Power sponsored Irish Open scheduled from March 25 to April 1.

The 17-event schedule promises at least $645,000 in guaranteed prizes, with event winners getting an extra special treat. Each Irish Open Online champion will also be the beneficiary of a coveted Irish Open Silver Pass valued at $2,500.

Click here for full Irish Open Online schedule

02-21-2024 21:59 UTC+2

PokerNews Podcast: 2024 WSOP Schedule is Out, Perry Loses $1M & Guest Jonathan Little

Kaelaine Minton

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the recently announced schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Hear about new events — including the new PokerNews $600 DeepStack Championship — along with what's missing. If you're looking for a breakdown of the 2024 WSOP schedule, you've come to the right place.

The crew also discuss the controversial Sean Perry losing $1 million in a Super Bowl bet, the PokerStars EPT Paris kicking off, and welcome guest Jonathan Little, who is fresh off crushing the PokerGO Cup. Little, a contributor to the PokerNews Strategy section, talks about his hot start to 2024, his successful poker coaching business, and what he thought about Matt Berkey stirring the pot.

Finally, remember there is one week left for the PokerNews Podcast WPT Voyage giveaway where one lucky winner will win a $4,000 cruise package. All you need to do is like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Then, share a screenshot on our social media posts and you'll be entered to win! Be sure to listen for details on how to enter, and be sure to review the Terms & Conditions of the competition.

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

02-21-2024 21:42 UTC+2

Dinner Break

Ollie Garland

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The remaining players have been sent on a 75-minute dinner break. Play is expected to recommence at approximately 9:55 p.m.

02-21-2024 21:37 UTC+2

Kesanen Gets Araujo Off a Set

Ollie Garland

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Dylan Da Silva Araujo raised to 2,500 from early position, receiving three calls from the players in middle position, the button and the big blind.

The action checked to Araujo, who bet out for 3,200 on the J♥Q♠8♦ flop. Only Jan-Mikael Kesanen on the button called.

The 9♠ turn saw Araujo bet again, this time for 5,500. Kesanen thought for some time before moving all in for approximately 29,000, sending Araujo into the tank.

Araujo thought for some time before choosing to muck. Kesanen claimed this pot without a showdown while Araujo announced to the table he had, in fact, folded a set.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jan-Mikael Kesanen	45,700 45,700	45,700
Dylan Da Silva Araujo	28,000 28,000	28,000

Tags: Dylan Da Silva Araujo Jan-Mikael Kesanen

02-21-2024 21:34 UTC+2

"I Gotta Try"

Tyler Foran

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

On a completed board of Q♥8♣7♠Q♣J♠, Conor Beresford bet 1,200 into the pot of about 14,000. Mehmet Kolgu was the only opponent in the hand and instantly called.

Beresford rolled over 5♥4♥, as he said "I gotta try."

Kolgu tabled K♥J♥ with a response of, "I know you always try."

Player	Chips	Progress
Conor Beresford	71,800
Mehmet Kolgu	54,000

Tags: Mehmet Kolgu Conor Beresford

02-21-2024 21:29 UTC+2

Talbot Four-Bets, Labani Shoves Next Hand

Matt Warburton

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Parker Talbot raised to 2,400 from late position and Hael Al Labani three-bet to 6,500 from the button. Action folded back around to Talbot, who pushed a stack of blues into the middle to put his opponent all in. Labani quickly folded his hand.

"Why are you trying to three-bet bluff me?" asked Talbot. "I'm just sitting here drinking my wine, having a nice time."

"I didn't bluff," replied Labani. "I had good but not very good. Next time, I'll just shove."

Labani then put his money where his mouth was the very next hand. He made a huge shove all in from late position for 34,000. Elio Berreby moved all in from the button with slightly more and the two players turned their cards.

Hael Al Labani: A♠9♥
Elio Berreby: A♦Q♣

The board ran out 2♦6♥8♣10♣6♣. Berreby held with the pair of sixes on board and his ace-queen high to win the pot. Al Labani was eliminated from the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Parker Talbot	95,000 95,000	95,000

Elio Berreby	75,000 75,000	75,000
Hael Al Labani	34,000 34,000	34,000

Tags: Elio Berreby Hael Al Labani Parker Talbot

02-21-2024 21:24 UTC+2

Wheeler Chips Up

Ollie Garland

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Jason Wheeler raised to 4,000 from the small blind and Dumitru Pora defended in the big blind.

The 6♦10♣3♠ flop checked through to the 2♠ on the turn. Wheeler placed a delayed continuation bet of 7,000 and Pora was forced to fold.

Wheeler has now managed to eclipse the 100,000 chip mark.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jason Wheeler	132,000 132,000	132,000
Dumitru Pora	56,000 56,000	56,000

Tags: Dumitru Pora Jason Wheeler

02-21-2024 21:24 UTC+2

Rollercoaster of Emotions for Mcclenaghan as He Hits the Rail

Tyler Foran

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

After a series of raises, Derek Mcclenaghan was all-in for roughly 26,500, and it was Roman Hrabec looking for the knockout.

Derek Mcclenaghan: 10♣10♦
Roman Hrabec: A♦A♠

The 10♥9♥9♣ flop was a great one for Mcclenaghan as he flopped a full house, and the 5♠ turn changed nothing but he let out a gasp and tapped the table as the A♣ landed on the river, giving Hrabec aces full.

Player	Chips	Progress
Roman Hrabec	81,300
Derek Mcclenaghan	Busted

Tags: Derek Mcclenaghan Roman Hrabec