€1,100 Eureka Main Event
Day 1e Completed
2024 PokerStars EPT Prague
€1,100 Eureka Main Event
Day: 1e
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1e
2024 PokerStars EPT Prague
Buy-in
€1,100
Prize Pool
€4,542,720
Entries
4,732
Level
43
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,500,000
Ante
2,500,000
Entries
1,587
Players Left
236
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
A staggering 1,587 entries filled the tables on Day 1e of the €1,100 Eureka Main Event at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, hosted in the luxurious Hilton Prague. By the end of the day’s action, 236 players had secured their spots in the money and advanced to tomorrow's Day 2.
This impressive turnout catapults the total entries for the event to an extraordinary 4,732, shattering last year's record of 4,403 participants. In 2023, Alexander Tkatschew etched his name in the history books by claiming victory in this event for €511,710. With the bar set higher than ever, the 2024 edition promises even more thrilling moments as players chase their share of poker glory.
Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Name | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Odeen | Sweden | 841,000 |
| 2 | Andreas Heissenberger | Austria | 751,000 |
| 3 | Nicolas Bokowski | Germany | 743,000 |
| 4 | Nico Wendlant | Germany | 629,000 |
| 5 | Malte Redschlag | Germany | 599,000 |
| 6 | Muhibur Rahman | United Kingdom | 559,000 |
| 7 | Phil Gross | Germany | 532,000 |
| 8 | Alexantr Spatharis | Greece | 531,000 |
| 9 | Ben Miller | United Kingdom | 508,000 |
| 10 | Arian Kashani | Iran | 503,000 |
Jerry Odeen, a seasoned EPT veteran with no fewer than ten final tables on his impressive poker resume, closed out Day 1e as the chip leader, amassing a towering stack of 841,000 chips. Odeen, who ranks in the top thirty on Sweden's all-time money list with nearly $1,400,000 in live tournament earnings, brings both experience and momentum to the felt. With his stellar track record and commanding stack, Odeen is undoubtedly a player to watch as the action heats up on Day 2.
One of the familiar names at the top of the pack is Arian Kashani, who bagged an impressive 503,000 as he aims for another deep run. Kashani is riding a wave of momentum following his recent triumph at UKIPT Nottingham, where he topped a field of 1,282 entries to claim his career-best score of £201,900. With his confidence soaring and a big stack to wield, Kashani will certainly be a force to watch as the tournament progresses.
Other notables to make it through include Andreas Heissenberger with 751,000 chips, showcasing a strong performance as he heads into Day 2. Nicolas Bokowski also bagged an impressive 743,000, continuing his streak of solid tournament results. Katie Swift, a familiar face in major events, advanced with 342,000 chips and will look to climb the leaderboard further. Alexander Ivarsson, another experienced pro, secured 363,000 chips to bring into Day 2. Additionally, Phil Gross amassed 532,000 chips, setting himself up for a promising run in the next stage.
Day 2 is scheduled to commence on Saturday, December 7, at 11 a.m., with players diving into 60-minute levels as the tournament moves closer to crowning a champion. The agenda for the day will be finalized once play begins, so be sure to follow along for the latest updates.
Remaining Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Blind Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 7 | Day 2 | 11:00 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| December 8 | Day 3 | 12:00 p.m. | 60 minutes |
| December 9 | Day 4 | 12:00 p.m. | 60 minutes |
The eagerly anticipated prize pool and payout information will be confirmed shortly after Day 2 kicks off and published on PokerNews. Be sure to follow along for full Day 2 coverage as the excitement builds, the action intensifies, and the remaining players battle to secure their spot on the path to the final table in this record-breaking Eureka Main Event!
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
841,000
459,000
|
459,000 |
|
||
|
751,000
751,000
|
751,000 |
|
743,000
43,000
|
43,000 |
|
|
629,000
259,000
|
259,000 |
|
|
599,000
599,000
|
599,000 |
|
559,000
209,000
|
209,000 |
|
532,000
12,000
|
12,000 |
|
531,000
181,000
|
181,000 |
|
508,000
121,000
|
121,000 |
|
503,000
22,000
|
22,000 |
|
489,000
454,000
|
454,000 |
|
484,000
54,000
|
54,000 |
|
479,000
9,000
|
9,000 |
|
478,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
459,000
459,000
|
459,000 |
|
455,000
205,000
|
205,000 |
|
433,000
102,000
|
102,000 |
|
433,000 | |
|
427,000
427,000
|
427,000 |
|
410,000
52,000
|
52,000 |
|
404,000
404,000
|
404,000 |
|
402,000
402,000
|
402,000 |
|
400,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
|
399,000
399,000
|
399,000 |
|
|
398,000
298,000
|
298,000 |
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
After a hectic bubble, Day 1e is complete and the players are bagging up their chips.
Stay tuned for a recap of the day's action.
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Another all-in and call situation occurred on the bubble with James Clarke in the big blind with 131,000 facing Yannick Jobin on the button.
James Clarke: A♥K♠ 
Yannick Jobin: K♥7♠
Jobin flopped a pair on Q♦4♦7♥, then hit two pair with the 9♦9♥ runout to eliminate Clarke on the bubble.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
351,000
51,000
|
51,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Alexander Norden shoved for 71,000 from the small blind and Fabrizio Nuetzel called in the big blind.
Alexander Norden: 7♣5♣
Fabrizio Nuetzel: K♦7♦
Norden was another player who was at risk of bubbling, but it seemed like he had escaped the situation on the 5♠10♠6♥ flop. That feeling was swiftly reversed when the K♣ hit the turn as Nuetzel retook the lead. A Q♦ on the river changed nothing, and Norden also joined the list of bubbled players.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
200,000 | |
|
Busted |
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Nicolas Bokowski opened to 24,000 and Marian Virlanuta called on the button, leaving himself just 30,000 behind.
On the 8♣J♥7♥ flop, Bokowski shoved, and Virlanuta used as much time as he could before he called.
Marian Virlanuta: K♥Q♥
Nicolas Bokowski: A♥K♠
Virlanuta was behind, but did have plenty of outs he could hit to stay alive. However, none of those arrived as the 7♦8♠ runout meant Virlanuta was one of a few players that bubbled!
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
700,000
250,000
|
250,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
On a board of 3♦2♥J♥8♥ with roughly 90,000 in the pot, Phil Gross on the button and Fabio Peluso under the gun ended up moving all in, with Peluso at risk for 153,000.
Fabio Peluso: Q♠J♣
Phil Gross: 9♥7♦
Peluso had top pair, but Gross was lucky enough to hit a flush with the K♥ river to scoop this big pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
520,000
35,000
|
35,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Cards went on their backs on Table 19 with Luciano Frezza in the small blind at risk against Ali Abdulzahra in the big blind.
Luciano Frezza: 10♥10♠
Ali Abdulzahra: A♠K♦
After the flop of 2♥9♥3♠, Frezza made a face when Abdulzahra hit the K♣ turn. Frezza was eliminated after the 3♣ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
110,000
120,000
|
120,000 |
|
|
Busted |
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Jawad Habib in the small blind found himself at risk for 34,000 against Tobias Leknes in early position.
Jawad Habib: 4♣4♥
Tobias Leknes: 7♠6♠
Leknes hit a better pair on 6♦2♣J♦K♥8♣ and sent Habib to the rail only a few places away from the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
310,000
215,000
|
215,000 |
|
|
Busted |
